Spicy Secret Recipe Little Lobster

Spicy Secret Recipe Little Lobster

Spice up your dinner with this irresistible Sichuan-Style Beer-Braised Small Lobster—a fiery, aromatic dish packed with bold flavors! Succulent small lobster is cleaned meticulously, then stir-fried with fragrant Pixian bean paste, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chili peppers for that signature heat. A splash of beer tenderizes the lobster while infusing rich depth, balanced by a touch of sugar. Finished with vibrant millet peppers and fresh scallions, this dish delivers a perfect harmony of spice, umami, and slight sweetness. Quick-cooked over high heat to lock in juiciness, every bite is a burst of intense, mouthwatering flavor. Ideal for spice lovers, this restaurant-worthy lobster dish is surprisingly easy to make at home!

38 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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small lobster
1 (300g)

The aromatics

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beer
200ml

The sauce & seasonings

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Pixian bean paste
2 tbsp
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Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp
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dried chili peppers
5-6 pieces
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bay leaves
2 leaves
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millet pepper
1-2 pieces (chopped)
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sugar
1 tsp
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scallions
2 stalks (chopped)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Remove the shrimp line and the middle part of the shrimp tail, and clean it with a toothbrush.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Clean and rinse the shrimp, then set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat oil in a pot, add Pixian bean paste, and stir-fry until the oil turns red. Add Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, and bay leaves. Then add the cleaned small lobster and stir-fry until it changes color. Pour in beer and add salt.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cook over high heat until the liquid is almost dry, then add millet pepper and sugar, and sprinkle with scallions.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Continue cooking until the liquid is dry, then remove from the pot.

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