Non-VegetarianAndaman Islander cuisine Main Course

Andaman Grilled Lobster

Name: Andaman Grilled Lobster
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Andaman Islander
Ingredients: 2 medium fresh lobster; 4 tbsp Butter; 6 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp red chilli flakes; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp parsley or coriander; 1 tsp Salt

Split fresh lobster grilled with garlic butter and chilli, a signature dish of the beachside seafood shacks around Havelock and Port Blair.

🇮🇳India· Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 310 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

2 medium fresh lobster — split lengthwise
4 tbsp Butter — melted
6 cloves Garlic — finely minced
1 tsp red chilli flakes
2 tbsp Lime juice
1 tsp Black pepper — crushed
2 tbsp parsley or coriander — chopped, for garnish
1 tsp Salt — to taste

Equipment

•Grill or charcoal barbecue
•Basting brush

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 310 kcal
fat: 20 g
carbs: 2 g
fibre: 0 g
protein: 29 g
calories: 310 kcal

Instructions

1
Clean the lobster thoroughly. Cut it in half lengthwise, keeping the shell attached.
2
Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, chilli flakes, lime juice, pepper and salt together.
3
Brush plenty of the garlic butter mixture evenly over the lobster flesh.
4
Heat your grill or charcoal barbecue until it is very hot.
5
Place the lobster halves flesh-side down on the grill. Cook for 4–5 minutes.
6
Flip onto the shell side and cook for 5–6 minutes. Spoon the butter mixture over the meat occasionally.
7
Check that the meat looks white and feels firm. Take the lobster off the heat.
8
Scatter chopped parsley or coriander over the top. Serve immediately with lime wedges.