Lobster tails in Coconut Milk

Lobster tails in Coconut Milk -

INGREDIENTS:

2 large lobster tails
1 can coconut milk
1/4 cup water
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb size ginger, cut into strips
1 small onion, sliced
2-3 stalks green onion, sliced
1/2 tsp paprika
2 small chili peppers or siling labuyo, sliced (optional)
salt to taste
small amount of cooking oil for sauteing

DIRECTIONS:

Wash lobsters and drain. Steam for 12- 15 minutes.
With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut top side of lobster shells lengthwise. Pull apart shells slightly. Make a slit in the middle of the lobster and set aside.
In a pot or wok, sauté garlic, ginger and onion in cooking oil. Cook until onion is translucent.
Add the coconut milk, water and green onions.
Bring it to a boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally until thick.
Add in the chili peppers, paprika and lobster tails and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Season with salt to taste.
Serve with steamed rice.