Curried Singapore Noodles with Lobster

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. rice vermicelli
• 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
• 2 (8-ounce) thawed frozen lobster tails
• 1 tbsp. canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp. finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 tsp. curry powder
• 4 scallions, sliced on the bias

Makes 4 Servings (1 1/2 cups per serving)

1. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain in colander under cold running water . Drain again. Meanwhile, combine broth, soy sauce, wine and sugar in small bowl.
2. Remove lobster meat from shells and cut it into chunks. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add lobster and cook, stirring until just opaque, about 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell pepper and stir-fry until softened, about 1 minute. Add curry powder and stir-fry 15 seconds. Stir in noodles and broth mixture. cook, tossing, until liquid evaporates and noodles are hot, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in scallions.

WW POINTS VALUE: 8 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier that Takeout Cookbook. This dish is for anyone who loves Chinese food. It's quick, easy and packed with bold flavors. It's also a very colorful dish that's very filling. Cooking lobster is not as intimidating as you may think. You can find frozen lobster tails at your local fish market and at some grocery stores. The best way to cook lobster is to bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook them for 4 minutes. Take them out of the pot and let them cool for 1 minute. Then take a knife and cut through the tail and pull out the meat and toss the shells. You can then cook the lobster according to the directions. The key to making really good Chinese food are the 3 main ingredients: scallions, ginger and garlic. Garlic always makes everything better. Don't be intimidated when cooking this dish. Chinese cooking may look challenging but it's very simple. it's like Italian cooking but with different noodles and spices. My mom and I had this dish for dinner this evening and it was so delicious. The lobster, noodles and vegetables really filled me up so I wasn't hungry 1 hour later. If you can't find or afford lobster, you can instead use shrimp, chicken, turkey, pork or beef and it will still be delicious. If you're thinking about ordering Chinese takeout, PUT DOWN THE PHONE! Make this dinner in 30 minutes or less and you'll be just as happy.