Seafood

Cayman-Style Lobster

Name: Cayman-Style Lobster
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 6 Lobster; 1/2 cup Chicken Stock; 1/2 cup Red Pepper; 1/2 cup Green Pepper; 1/2 cup Onion; 2 cloves minced Garlic; 1/2 Scotch Bonnet; To taste Salt; To taste Pepper; To taste Thyme; 2 tsp Cornstarch; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Cayman-Style Lobster is a classic dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Lobster, Chicken Stock, Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Scotch Bonnet, Pepper, Thyme and Cornstarch, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

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Ingredients

Lobster6
Chicken Stock1/2 cup
Red Pepper1/2 cup
Green Pepper1/2 cup
Onion1/2 cup
Garlic2 cloves minced
Scotch Bonnet1/2
SaltTo taste
PepperTo taste
ThymeTo taste
Cornstarch2 tsp
Olive Oil2 tablespoons

Step-by-Step Instructions

16 steps

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Step 1

Rinse lobster under cold running water.

Step 2♨️ Boil

Bring water and salt to boil in a 12 quart pot.

Step 3

Quickly plunge lobsters, headfirst, into boiling water.

Step 4♨️ Boil⏱️ 20 minutes

Cover and boil for 20 minutes or until lobsters turn red.

Step 5

Remove lobster and allow it to cool.

Step 6

Remove lobster tails and cut shell down to middle to remove the meat.

Step 7

Cut the tail meat down the middle to remove the vein inside.

Step 8

Remove large claws and smaller legs by twisting them away from the body.

Step 9

A nut cracker can be used to crush the claw and legs to remove the meat inside.

Step 10🔪 Prep

Chop lobster meat.

Step 11🍲 Simmer

Heat butter or olive oil in large pan over low heat.

Step 12

Sauté red, green and scotch bonnet peppers, thyme and garlic.

Step 13

Add salt and chicken stock to pan.

Step 14⏱️ 15 minutes

Then, add lobster meat and sauté for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 15

Thicken sauce with the corn starch and water mixture.

Step 16✨ Serve

Serve with your choice of vegetables, salad and/or rice.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Cayman-Style Lobster carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, lobster can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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