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Crispy Fried Lobster Tail

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner New England
Crispy Fried Lobster Tail
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1/2 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
1
Combine cornmeal, flour, a pinch of heat from cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, a touch of salt, and a dash of black pepper in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag; mix until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
2
Add one lobster tail half to the bag and shake vigorously until it is evenly coated, then transfer it to a plate.
3
Repeat this process for the remaining lobster tails to ensure they are all fully coated.
4
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
5
Carefully place one coated lobster tail into the preheated oil; cook until the meat turns white and the coating is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the cooked lobster tail to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7
Repeat this process for the remaining lobsters.