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Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪66gProtein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Phuket Lobster

How to order / say it
Say it กุ้งมังกรภูเก็ต — [Gung-Mang-Korn-Poo-Ket]
Order I'd like the Phuket Lobster, please.
Locally ขอกุ้งมังกรภูเก็ตหนึ่งตัวครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

Grilled Phuket lobster served with a tangy lime sauce

Why try it?

This dish provides a taste of Phuket's abundant seafood, showcasing the rich marine life of Andaman waters. It’s a luxurious delight that's integral to understanding the island’s seafood-centric culinary style.

How it tastes

The Phuket Lobster is succulent and sweet, the meat firm yet tender. Served with a zesty lime sauce, it bursts with freshness that complements the lobster's natural flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

Phuket Lobster has been celebrated since the early 20th century, when it became a sought-after catch by local fishermen. Its unique flavor and size make it a prestigious dish at Phuket's tables.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 1 kg Phuket lobster
  • 🍋 2 lime
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 20 g cilantro
  • 🧂 1 chili
  • 🍯 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 🥣 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 🫒 1 tablespoon oil

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the lime sauce by blending lime juice, garlic, cilantro, chili, sugar, and fish sauce.
  2. 2 Brush lobster with oil and season lightly.
  3. 3 Grill lobster over medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve grilled lobster with lime sauce drizzled on top.

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