
Lobster Laksa
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Lobster laksa brings together the best of Southeast Asian flavors in just under an hour, combining succulent lobster and prawns with aromatic laksa paste and creamy coconut milk. Ginger, one of the stars here, is fantastic for digestion and naturally anti inflammatory, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. What I love most is how affordable it actually is compared to restaurant versions, yet it tastes absolutely restaurant quality. The whole thing comes together in under 55 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a special weeknight dinner or impressing guests without the stress.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4assorted vegetables
- 1 gonion(finely chopped)
- 2 cmginger(peeled and minced)
- 2 cmlemongrass(leaves stripped)
- 1 kgprawns(thawed)
- 400 globster meat(fresh)
- 100 mlfish sauce(use low-sodium)
- 120 glaksa paste(homemade or store-bought)
- 400 mlcoconut milk(full-fat)
- 100 mlsoy sauce(low-sodium)
- 20 gbrown sugar(use less for sugar reduction)
- 10 mlsesame oil(use sparingly)
- 50 mllime juice(freshly squeezed)
- 250 grice noodles(dried)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine lemongrass, ginger, onion, and laksa paste. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Use a high-speed blender to avoid chunkiness
- 2
In a large pot, combine coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir well.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon or spatula to prevent burning
- 3
Add the blended mixture to the pot and stir well. Bring to a simmer.
Tip: Be cautious of the hot liquid
- 4
Add the prawns and cook until pink and fully cooked. Set aside.
Tip: Don't overcook, as it can become tough
- 5
In a separate pot, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
Tip: Don't overcook, as it can become mushy
- 6
Add the cooked noodles to the pot with the coconut milk mixture.
Tip: Stir well to combine
- 7
Add the cooked prawns, lobster meat, and lime juice to the pot. Stir well.
Tip: Add the lime juice just before serving
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: Add more fish sauce, soy sauce, or lime juice to taste
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Tip: Garnish with your favorite toppings
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