Recipe: Steamed Western Rock Lobster with ginger and spring onions

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Western Rock Lobster tails
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sesame or vegetable oil
• 8 x 3cm pieces of ginger, cut into juliennes
• 3 spring onions, cut into 3cm lengths
• Salt & pepper to taste

METHOD

Step 1

Cut de-deveined lobster tails into 2cm slices

or

Cut tails in half length-wise

Step 2

Place some ginger and spring onions on a plate to fit steamer.

Step 3

Add lobster and top with the rest of the ginger and spring onion, then pour on soy sauce and oil.

Step 4

Cover with steamer lid and steam in a wok for 10-15 minutes until opaque.

ALTERNATIVE METHOD

Wrap all ingredients in double thickness grease-paper, crimping edges to seal tightly/. Place on an ovenproof dish and cook in an oven pre-heated to 180C for 20 minutes or until opaque.

TO SERVE

Serve with rice, soft noodles or rice noodles.

Serves 4-6