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Slipper Lobster (Jungli Kikat) – 3 Pieces | Meaty, Premium & Perfect for Butter Garlic, BBQ & Rich Masala | Fresh Delivery in Karachi

Slipper Lobster, locally known as Jungli Kikat, is a premium seafood choice in Karachi for people who enjoy thick, meaty lobster flesh with a naturally sweet ocean flavor. Unlike prawns, slipper lobster offers denser meat, larger bites, and a more luxurious eating experience, making it ideal for special meals and restaurant-style cooking at home.

This 3-piece pack is perfect for families or gatherings where you want generous portions without compromising on quality. Slipper lobster meat stays firm, juicy, and flavorful, whether you cook it in butter garlic, spicy lobster masala, BBQ, creamy sauces, or continental dishes.

At Anbar Fish Karachi, slipper lobsters are freshly sourced from the Arabian Sea, hygienically cleaned, and delivered chilled across Karachi, so you receive premium-quality seafood without visiting the market.

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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 Slipper Lobster (Jungli Kikat) Is a Premium Pick in Karachi

• Thick, meaty lobster flesh (not shrimp-like)
• Naturally sweet, rich ocean flavor
• Excellent meat yield per piece
• Perfect for butter-based & spicy dishes
• Holds texture well, doesn’t shrink
• Ideal for dawat & special occasions
• Fresh, hygienically prepared in Karachi

Health Benefits of Slipper Lobster

• High in lean protein
• Naturally low in fat
• Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
• Good source of Vitamin B12 & Zinc
• Filling and nutrient-dense seafood

Best Ways to Cook Slipper Lobster (3 Pieces)

Butter Garlic Slipper Lobster – Rich and aromatic
Lobster Masala – Spicy, desi-style favorite
BBQ / Grilled Lobster – Smoky and juicy
Creamy Lobster Pasta – Restaurant-style dish
Pan-Seared Lobster with Herbs

Cooking Tip: Cook on medium heat and avoid overcooking to keep the lobster meat juicy and tender.

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