How to Make Deep-Fried Lobster - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a decadent and impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party, look no further than deep-fried lobster. This dish takes the classic luxury of lobster and gives it a crispy, golden coating that adds a new depth of flavor and texture. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking to impress your guests, deep-fried lobster is sure to be a hit.

While frying seafood may sound intimidating, this recipe is actually quite simple. By following a few key steps and usi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 (1 pound) fresh lobster tails, cleaned and halved but still in shell
  • 2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 lobster tail halves

  • Combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag; shake until well combined. Place one lobster tail half into the bag; seal and shake until fully coated, then remove to a plate. Repeat to coat remaining lobster tails.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place one coated lobster tail into the preheated oil; cook until meat turns white and coating is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat to fry remaining lobsters.
  • Nutrition

    543 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 709mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 713mg