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Slipper Lobster (Jungli Kikat) – 2 Pieces | Meaty, Premium & Perfect for Grill, Butter Masala & Continental Dishes | Nationwide Delivery

Slipper Lobster — locally known as Jungli Kikat — is a premium shellfish prized for its thick, meaty flesh and naturally sweet ocean flavor. Unlike regular prawns, slipper lobster offers larger, denser meat with a rich bite, making it a luxury choice for special meals and restaurant-style cooking at home.

This 2-piece pack is ideal for small families or premium seafood lovers who want high meat yield without shells overpowering the dish. Slipper Lobster performs exceptionally well in butter garlic, grilled preparations, lobster masala, creamy sauces, pasta, and continental recipes. The meat stays juicy, tender, and flavorful even at high heat.

At Anbar Fish, slipper lobsters are carefully sourced, hygienically cleaned, and shipped nationwide using temperature-controlled cold-chain packaging, ensuring customers across Pakistan receive fresh, chilled, restaurant-quality seafood.

Similar Seafood You May Like

If you enjoy Slipper Lobster, you may also like: Mud Crab, Large Prawns (35–40 pcs), Flower Prawns.

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 Choice

Thick, Meaty Flesh – Higher yield than prawns
Naturally Sweet Flavor – Clean ocean taste
Perfect for Grill & Butter-Based Dishes
Luxury Seafood Experience at Home
Firm Texture That Doesn’t Shrink While Cooking
Hygienically Cleaned & Packed
Safe Nationwide Cold-Chain Delivery

Health Benefits of Slipper Lobster

High in Lean Protein – Supports muscle & strength
Low in Fat & Calories – Healthier luxury seafood
Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Heart & brain health
Good Source of Zinc & Vitamin B12 – Immunity & energy
Filling & Nutrient-Dense

Moreover, research at researchgate.net highlights its nutritional value, with up to 24.18% protein, 55.68% carbohydrates, and as low as 6.18% lipids.

Best Ways to Cook Slipper Lobster (2 Pieces)

Butter Garlic Slipper Lobster – Rich & aromatic
Lobster Masala – Spicy, restaurant-style dish
Grilled Lobster – Smoky, juicy & flavorful
Creamy Lobster Pasta – Continental favorite
Pan-Seared Lobster with Herbs
Lobster Thermidor–Style Recipes

Chef’s Tip: Split the lobster gently and cook on medium heat to keep the meat juicy and prevent overcooking.

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