Ingredients
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