Deep Fried Lobster

11 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 25 min

“This is actually one of my daddy's recipes. He's a commercial fisherman, but he finds time to make this whenever the family is together. But don't be fooled this simple recipe is one of the best out there.” - by Ginna C

Ingredients

2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 pounds fresh lobster tails, cleaned and halved but still in shell
2 quarts oil for deep frying

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Directions

In a gallon sized plastic closeable bag combine, cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder. Shake well. Place one half of a lobster tail at a time in to the bag. Shake to coat the tails completely.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skilled to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place one coated lobster tail at a time into the oil. Cook until the lobster turns white and the coating is lightly browned. Let the fried tails dry on paper towels.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
543 cal
27%

Fat
28.6 g
44%

Carbs
32.2 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (11)

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LOSGANN

Aug. 11, 2003

"This unusual preparation for lobster is great for a special occasion! This one's a KEEPER!!..." See more"

INGAJ

Nov. 18, 2003

"It was good- I think next time I will put equal amounts of cornmeal and flour for the mixture. It had a great taste and it did make the lobster meat very very sweet. I will make this again..." See more"

griller3

Nov. 15, 2006

"This was different, The lobster meat was very sweet. My lobster never turned white, I did not get that. Also I think my oil was to hot. My lobster browned to fast. But it was still good. Next time and..." See more there will be a next. I will check my oil temp before cooking."

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