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Lobster Rice NoodleSoup

A savoury broth of lobster shells, prawns, lemongrass, lime leaves and ginger is seasoned with fish and soy sauce, served over rice noodles with lobster meat, coriander and spring onions.

Lobster Rice Noodle Soup
6 People
Serves
20 Mins
Prep Time
1 hour 20 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Asian
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Create a comforting Lobster Rice-Noodle Soup with tender lobster, fresh rice noodles, and fragrant broth. Perfect for any season, this dish combines premium seafood with authentic flavours. Whether it’s a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe brings warmth and sophistication to your table. Pearl Seafoods offers high-quality lobster delivered across Sydney, making it easy to prepare this delicious soup at home. Follow our simple recipe and elevate your dining experience with the best seafood Sydney has to offer.

Ingredients

  1. 600g cooked lobster meat
  2. Lobster shells (from above)
  3. 200g raw prawns, shells on
  4. 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
  5. 4 makrut lime leaves
  6. 6 cups water (1.5L)
  7. 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
  8. 300g rice noodles
  9. 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  10. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  11. Juice of 1 lime
  12. 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
  13. 1 cup bean sprouts
  14. 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
  15. 3 spring onions, sliced

Method

  1. Combine lobster shells, prawns, lemongrass, and makrut lime in a pan with 1.5L (6 cups) water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Add ginger and stir.
  2. Soak rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and evenly divide into 6 serving bowls.
  3. Strain the stock and transfer it to a clean pan over low heat. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and chilli. Heat through and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Top the noodles with lobster meat and bean sprouts, then pour the hot stock over the top. Garnish with the coriander, spring onions, extra chilli, and lime wedges before serving.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Lobster rice-noodle soup is all about delicate seafood richness and aromatic balance. The lobster shells and prawns create a deeply savoury broth infused with lemongrass, lime leaves, and ginger, while tender lobster meat adds sweetness and luxury to every bite. Soft rice noodles soak up the fragrant stock beautifully, and fresh herbs, chilli, and lime bring brightness and freshness that make the dish feel comforting, vibrant, and elegant.

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NUTRITION

NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 320 kcal
  • Total Fat 9.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 32.0 g
  • Protein 27.0 g
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