Deep Fried Lobster Bites

Name: Deep Fried Lobster Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 tail per person
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lobster tail per person; EGG WASH; 1 egg per tail; 1/2-1 c buttermilk; TEMPURA BATTER; 1 c flour; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 1 1/2 c seltzer water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; CLARIFIED BUTTER; 2 stick butter, unsalted

By Melissa Turner
@Mlturner908

A favorite restaurant of mine that burnt down years ago used to serve this and it was wonderful. Didn't have their recipe so I had to come up with my own. Hope you enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

I love lobster and I absolutely loved this recipe. The tempura batter is flavorful and not overly heavy. Served at a New Year's Eve party and impress your guests! Be careful not to over-fry your lobster - it will become tough. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

1 tail per person

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

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1

lobster tail per person
EGG WASH
1

egg per tail
1/2-1 c

buttermilk
TEMPURA BATTER
1 c

flour
1 Tbsp

cornstarch
1 1/2 c

seltzer water
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper
1 tsp

garlic powder
CLARIFIED BUTTER
2 stick

butter, unsalted

How to Make Deep Fried Lobster Bites

Step-by-Step

Beat eggs and buttermilk well set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add all tempura ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Cut the lobster tail down the middle and remove meat. Cut the meat into big bite sized chunks. Dip into egg wash coating well. Then dip into the tempura batter coating well. Deep fry a few pieces at a time for 3-4 minutes. Don't over crowd and make sure grease is hot about 350 degrees. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel.
Clarifying butter. Cut sticks of butter into pieces. Place the butter in a heavy saucepan and melt slowly over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.Skim the foam from the top, and slowly pour into a container, discarding the milky solids in the bottom of the pan.
Dip lobster bites into butter and enjoy.