Lobster Noodles: 7 Steps to a Heavenly Seafood Delight
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Indulge in Homemade Yee Mein Bliss with Lobster Noodles combining tender lobster and savory noodles.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 16 oz yee mein noodles
- 2 whole lobsters (or 4 lobster tails)
- ½ cup cornstarch (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to enhance flavors)
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper (adds warmth)
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sugar (to balance flavors)
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (adds flavor complexity)
- 10 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 inch ginger (sliced (2 oz))
- 10 stalks green onion (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Cook the yee mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the lobsters or lobster tails by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the lobster pieces with ½ cup of cornstarch, salt, and white pepper.
- Heat the neutral oil in a wok over medium heat. Fry the lobster pieces until cooked through and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté the garlic and ginger in the same wok until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the hot water, green onion whites, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and white pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Pour this into the wok to thicken the sauce.
- Combine the cooked noodles and fried lobster pieces in the wok. Toss gently to coat well with the sauce.
- Finish by adding the green onion greens and sesame oil. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70