Deep Fried Lobster Recipe
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Deep Fried Lobster

By: Ginna C 
"This is actually one of my daddy's recipes. He's a commercial fisherman, but he finds time to make this whenever the family is together. But don't be fooled this simple recipe is one of the best out there."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 pounds fresh lobster tails, cleaned and halved but still in shell
  • 2 quarts oil for deep frying

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 543 | Total Fat: 28.6g | Cholesterol: 136mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by LOSGANN   view full review
This unusual preparation for lobster is great for a special occasion! This one's a KEEPER!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by griller3   view full review
This was different, The lobster meat was very sweet. My lobster never turned white, I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2003 by INGAJ   view full review
It was good- I think next time I will put equal amounts of cornmeal and flour for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by FAYTHD   view full review
it was wonderful i lve lobster and i am always looking for new wayss to cook them it turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by IZECREEMER   view full review
Perfect! Our fishmonger gave us a bag of frozen rock lobster tails and we needed something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2005 by SINGANEWSONG   view full review
I was looking for a fun informal way to serve up lobster meat, and this is a good one. We used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by MissMommy   view full review
Great for a lobster lover!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by ALAINDREA   view full review
We used our own gluten free breading. I wouldn't have ever thought lobster could taster better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2011 by Michela   view full review
I added a photo for your recipe. We fried a giant lobster tail for my husband's 50th birthday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2012 by australorpchick   view full review
Never heard of deep fried lobster before. Pretty easy and the family enjoyed.

 

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