Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg
Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg pairs sweet, tender lobster with a fragrant pork stir-fry and a glossy soy–sherry sauce. Ginger, garlic, and green onions add warmth while silky egg ribbons enrich the texture, making it luxurious yet comforting. Serve it for a special dinner over steamed rice to catch every drop of the sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the lobsters and hold them with the bellies facing up. Insert a long skewer into the small openings at the bottoms of the tails to drain any urine from the bodies. Twist off the tails, chop them into small pieces, and place them in a bowl. Crack the claws in half and add them to the tails. Cut up the body (if you know how to eat a lobster) and add it to the tails and claws.
- 2
Heat ½ peanut oil in a deep, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the lobster and cook until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the lobster and garlic to a plate and keep warm.
- 3
Heat the remaining ½ oil in the skillet. Add the pork and minced ginger and cook until the pork is no longer pink. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar until smooth; stir this into the skillet. Cook until thickened and somewhat clear, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the green onions and remove from the heat. Drizzle in the beaten eggs and stir until the eggs form little pieces. Return the lobster to the skillet and cook over low heat to blend the flavors, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and let stand, covered, before serving, about 3 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.
- Calories 720.93 kcal High 36%
- Protein 85.05 g Good Source 170%
- Carbohydrate 12.01 g 4%
- Total Fat 33.86 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 4.71 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 710.9 mg High 237%
- Sodium 2353.38 mg High 102%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 426.59 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 1128.02 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 35.23 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 5.75 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cantonese Style Lobster with Pork and Egg is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Cooking Sherry, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 720.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 720.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg healthy?
- Cantonese-Style Lobster with Pork and Egg has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 720.93 calories and 85.05 g of protein, or 170% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2353.38 mg (102% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.71 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Soy, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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