Shangri-Lee Lobster with Crispy Spinach
- 2 (14-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (3.5-ounce) box golden curry sauce mix
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 (3-ounce) jar applesauce
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
- Salt
- 1 (5.1-ounce) box lemon and herb-flavored rice
- 4 (6-ounce) uncooked lobster tails, shells removed
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Curry Sauce:
- Combine broth and curry sauce mix in heavy medium saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat to blend.
- Whisk in coconut milk and applesauce.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Crispy Spinach:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot or wok over medium-high heat until oil registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Working in batches, carefully add spinach to oil and cook until spinach is crisp and translucent, about 30 seconds.
- Be careful as oil may spit and splatter a bit due to the water content of the spinach.
- Using a skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer crispy spinach to paper towels to drain.
- Sprinkle spinach with salt.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Lobster Tails and Rice:
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle lobster tails with seafood seasoning.
- Melt butter and oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add lobster tails.
- Cover and cook until lobsters are just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Presentation:
- Spoon 1 cup of rice onto center of each of 4 dinner plates.
- Slice lobster tails crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick medallions.
- Fan lobster medallions atop rice.
- Place crispy spinach alongside.
- Drizzle curry sauce over and serve immediately.
chicken broth, curry sauce, unsweetened coconut milk, vegetable oil, fresh spinach leaves, salt, lemon, lobster, seafood seasoning, butter, olive oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/shangri-lee-lobster-with-crispy-spinach-recipe4.html (may not work)