🌴 Coconut Curry Lobster Tails 🦞🥥🍛
🍽️ Servings:
2 (generously)
⏰ Time:
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: ~35 min
🛒 Ingredients:
For the lobster:
2 lobster tails (5–6 oz each) 🦞
1 tbsp butter or coconut oil 🧈🥥
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
1/2 tsp paprika (for color) 🌶️
For the coconut curry sauce:
1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil 🥥
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 small shallot or onion, finely diced 🧅
1 inch fresh ginger, grated 🫚
1 tbsp red or yellow curry paste (Thai style) 🍛
1/2 tsp turmeric (optional, for color and warmth) ✨
1 cup full-fat coconut milk 🥥
1/4 cup seafood or chicken broth (or water) 💧
1 tsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a milder flavor) 🐟
1/2 tsp sugar (palm sugar or brown sugar) 🍬
Juice of 1/2 lime 🍋
To garnish:
Fresh cilantro or Thai basil 🌿
Sliced red chili (optional) 🌶️
Steamed jasmine rice or coconut rice 🍚
Lime wedges 🍋
🔪 Preparation Steps:
1. Prep the Lobster Tails 🦞
Use kitchen scissors to cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise.
Gently lift the meat through the cut so it sits on top of the shell (but still attached at the base).
Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika for color.
2. Cook the Lobster 🧈🔥
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or coconut oil.
Place the lobster tails meat-side down and sear for about 2 minutes until lightly browned.
Flip, cover the skillet, and cook for another 4–5 minutes until just opaque and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Coconut Curry Sauce 🍛🥥
In the same pan, add a little more coconut oil if needed.
Sauté garlic, onion/shallot, and ginger until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
Stir in curry paste and turmeric. Fry for 1 minute to release the aroma.
Pour in coconut milk and broth. Stir well to combine.
Add fish sauce and sugar. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until thickened slightly.
Squeeze in lime juice to brighten the flavors.
4. Finish with Lobster 🦞💫
Nestle the cooked lobster tails into the simmering curry sauce.
Spoon sauce over the lobster and simmer together for 1–2 more minutes to blend flavors.
🍽️ To Serve:
Plate each lobster tail over a mound of jasmine or coconut rice. 🍚
Spoon plenty of that luscious coconut curry sauce over the top.
Garnish with cilantro or Thai basil, a few chili slices, and a fresh lime wedge. 🌿🌶️🍋
🌟 Tips & Variations:
Want it spicier? Add more curry paste or a dash of chili oil.
Creamier sauce? Use an extra 1/4 cup coconut cream for added richness.
Make it a meal! Add shrimp, scallops, or veggies (like bell peppers and snap peas) to stretch the curry into a full seafood feast.