Deep-Fried Lobster

Deep-Fried Lobster

Recipe by Ginna C from allrecipes.com

Dinner 55 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 0.5 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 543
  • Carbohydrate: 32g
  • Fat: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 39g
  • Sugar: 0g

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