Irresistible Deep-Fried Lobster Recipe

Name: Irresistible Deep-Fried Lobster Recipe
Total time: 55 mins
Ingredients: 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

This deep-fried lobster tail recipe comes straight from my dad, a commercial fisherman, and it's a family favorite. Despite its simplicity, it's truly one of the most delicious recipes you'll ever try!

Total time55 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time35 mins
Yield8 lobster tail halves, 8

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Servings

Ingredients

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

Gather all ingredients.
In a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, mix cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; shake well to combine.
Place one lobster tail half in the bag; seal and shake until completely coated, then transfer to a plate. Repeat for remaining lobster tails.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully place one coated lobster tail into the hot oil; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the lobster meat turns white and the coating is golden brown.
Place fried lobster on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining lobsters.

Nutrition

Calories: 543 kcal
Fat Content: 29 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 709 mg
Protein Content: 39 g
Cholesterol Content: 136 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g