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Slipper Lobster (Jungli Kikat) — Premium, Meaty & Perfect for Grill, Butter Garlic & Gourmet Seafood Dishes

If you want to bring restaurant-style luxury seafood into your home kitchen, Slipper Lobster — locally known as Jungli Kikat — is the perfect choice. This premium lobster species is known for its thick, juicy, sweet meat and smooth shell, making it ideal for grilling, pan-searing, butter garlic recipes, and baked lobster dishes.

Unlike other lobsters, Slipper Lobster has firm, boneless tail meat that cooks evenly and stays tender, making it perfect for sizzling platters, BBQ, creamy pasta, seafood steaks, and continental fine-dining meals. Its rich flavor pairs beautifully with butter, lemon, garlic, and herbs.

At Anbar Fish, each lobster is freshly sourced, cleaned, washed, and delivered chilled, ready for your next gourmet seafood experience.

Similar Seafood to Try

If you love Slipper Lobster, you may also enjoy: Mud Crab, Flower Prawns, Jumbo Prawns (10–12 pieces), or Green Mussels for premium seafood options

Flavor Profile

It has the sweetness of lean meat and the crispy goodness of the tendons’ fiber. According to a lot of people, lobster tastes like a mix of crab and prawn. Taste can vary depending on the cooking time and shelf life of lobster because lobsters deteriorate quickly.

Nomenclature

• English Name: Lobster, Indian Lobster, Spiny Lobster, Rock Lobster, Pronghorn Spinny Lobster
• Local Name: Kikat, Kika
• Scientific Name: Panulirus penicillatus

Habitat

Lobsters are normally found in shallow waters and seaward edges of reefs. They love to be in clean water that is not influenced by rivers.

Catching Method

lobsters are caught using gillnets.

Physical Attributes

The carapace of the lobster is rounded and spiny. The flagella of the antennules are longer than the antennular peduncle. The rostrum is absent and the bases of antennae are separated by a broad antennular space bearing 4 close-set principal spines. The abdominal segments are with a transverse groove, not continuous with a pleural groove.

Appearance

The Spiny lobster has a dark brownish or greenish shade body. Males are usually darker than females. The eyes are black; tips of large spines on the carapace are yellowish; antennular peduncle striped with white lines. The flagella are uniformly brownish and membranous areas at the outer base of the antenna are light blue. legs conspicuously striped with white lines; abdomen with tiny pale dots; pleopods and soft part of tail fan black

Size

On average, lobsters are 100 to 500 grams in weight, However other sizes are also occasionally available.

Peeling Preferences

lobsters are preferred to be used as whole, or tails only.

Approx. Peeling Yields

• Whole: 100 %
• Tails only: 30 %

Why Choose Slipper Lobster (Jungli Kikat) from Anbar Fish?

Premium Lobster Tail Meat – Thick, juicy, restaurant-quality
Naturally Sweet & Meaty Flavor – Perfect for fine dining
Excellent for High-Heat Cooking – Grill, bake, butter-garlic, tawa
Perfect 4-Piece Serving – Ideal for portioned meals
Fresh & Hygienic Delivery – Cleaned, washed & chilled

Health Benefits of Slipper Lobster

High Protein – Excellent for muscle strength & energy
Low Fat & Low Calories – A healthy seafood option
Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Good for heart & brain health
Contains Vitamin B12 & Selenium – Supports immunity & metabolism
Natural Minerals – Phosphorus & zinc for bone and cell health

Cooking Inspiration

Butter Garlic Slipper Lobster – Soft, aromatic, & indulgent
Charcoal-Grilled Lobster Tail – Restaurant-style smoky flavor
Baked Herb Lobster – Elegant and perfect for special dinners
Lobster Steak with Lemon Butter – A fine-dining classic
Creamy Lobster Pasta – Luxurious and rich
Tawa Lobster – Desi twist with a gourmet feel

Pro Tip: Lobster cooks fast. For the best texture, grill or pan-sear on high heat for just a few minutes.

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