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Calcutta Lobster in Spinach and Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Calcutta Lobster in Spinach and Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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Calcutta Lobster in Spinach and Yogurt Sauce

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Nutrition

266

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lb uncooked lobster tails, thawed if frozen
1 bunch spinach
1 medium onion
4 large garlic cloves
1 small fresh serrano chile
a 1-inch piece fresh gingerroot
1/2 tsp brown or black mustard seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil (see note , beginning of recipe)
2 tsp ground coriander seeds
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp coarse salt , or to taste
accompaniment: cooked white or brown basmati rice

Directions:

With a cleaver or large knife halve lobster tails lengthwise. Discard shells and devein tails. Cut lobster into bite-size pieces.
Discard coarse stems from spinach and chop enough spinach to measure 2 cups. Chop onion and mince garlic. Wearing protective gloves, mince serrano. Peel gingerroot and mince. With a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee/spice grinder coarsely grind mustard seeds.
In a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook onion, garlic, serrano, gingerroot, and mustard seeds, stirring, until onion begins to brown. Add coriander and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in spinach and cook until it begins to wilt, about 30 seconds. Gradually add yogurt, stirring until combined well, and stir in lobster and salt. Simmer mixture gently until lobster is just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
Serve lobster and sauce over rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	265.9 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.62g	16%
Cholesterol	223.94mg	75%
Sodium	1398.02mg	58%
Potassium	974.91mg	21%
Total Carbs	10.49g	3%
Sugars	4.21g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.72g	11%
Protein	33.93g	68%
Vitamin C	27.5mg	46%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	320.3mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	74.64 Kcal (313 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.98g	16%
Cholesterol	62.86mg	75%
Sodium	392.41mg	58%
Potassium	273.65mg	21%
Total Carbs	2.95g	3%
Sugars	1.18g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	11%
Protein	9.52g	68%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	46%
Iron	0.8mg	15%
Calcium	89.9mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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