Irresistible Thai Lobster Curry with Kaffir Lime Foam Magic
A rich and aromatic Thai lobster curry topped with a light kaffir lime foam.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 live lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare lobsters by blanching in boiling water for 2 minutes, then removing meat from shells.
- In a pot, heat coconut milk and stir in red curry paste until fragrant.
- Add fish sauce, palm sugar, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add lobster meat and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- For the foam, heat chicken stock, then blend with heavy cream and lime juice using a hand blender until frothy.
- Plate the curry and top with the kaffir lime foam.
Notes
- Use fresh kaffir lime leaves for the best aroma.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste based on your spice preference.
- Serve with jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg