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Spicy Lobster Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Grenada, Spicy Lobster Soup showcases the island's rich seafood bounty and the bold flavors of Caribbean cuisine. This dish is often served during festive occasions, reflecting the region's love for communal meals and celebration. Today, variations can be found throughout the Caribbean, with each island adding its unique twist to the recipe.

CaribbeanGDmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb lobster
1 cup okra, sliced
2 ears corn on the cob, cut into pieces
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup scallion, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 Maggie cubes noodle soup mix
1 shrimp buan cube
1 cup potatoes, diced
to taste hot sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lobster

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab

Shrimp is lower in calories, while crab is often more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and still flavorful.

1

Wash the lobster, which is already pre-steamed.

2

If using fresh lobster, clean it and prepare to cook it in the soup after about 10-15 minutes.

3

In a pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

4

Add peeled and cubed potatoes, corn, carrot, fresh thyme, and Maggie cube to the pot.

5

Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

6

Sauté minced garlic in a tiny bit of oil before adding it to the pot.

7

Add diced onion and scallion to the pot.

8

If using fresh raw lobster, add it now to the pot to cook with the seasonings.

9

Add hot sauce and noodle soup mix to the pot.

10

Add cayenne pepper to taste, adjusting for spice level.

11

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the veggies are soft.

12

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed before adding the lobster pieces.

13

Mix in the lobster pieces and let it cook for about 10 more minutes to soak up flavors.

14

Taste and adjust the soup seasonings again before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Lobster BisqueCaribbean Lobster Soup

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