Fried Lobster Recipes

FRIED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat cooking oil to 350 -375 degrees F.
• split lobster tails down the middle and pull the meat out of the shell, but leave the meat attached.
• pat dry lobster tails with paper towels.
• dredge lobster tails in seasoned flour, completely coating meat and shell.
• dip lobster and shell in egg wash completely covering tails, remove and allow to drain briefly.
• coat egg wash lobster tail and shell in seasoned bread crumbs. Lightly pat bread crumbs onto lobster and shell to completely coat both.
• place the breaded lobster tails in prheated oil and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
• carefully remove the lobster from the oil and allow to drain on a baking rack for 1 minutes.
• serve lobster with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or drawn butter

DEEP FRIED LOBSTER

Steps:

• 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.

FLORIDA FRIED LOBSTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Sprinkle the butterflied lobster tails on both sides with some Cajun seasoning, then spread on both sides with some garlic butter. Spread the lobster flesh with the minced garlic; sprinkle more Cajun seasoning over the garlic layer. Top with more garlic butter.
• Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes (do not overcook).