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Deep Fried Lobster Bites

Deep fried lobster bites are the snack you didn't know you loved. Made with real fresh lobster that's battered and deep fried these bites will definitely be a hit at your next get-together, enjoy
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lobster tails
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 3 Tbsp hot sauce
  • 3 Tbsp mustard
  • 1 Tbsp of each: garlic powder onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt or Old Bay Seasoning
  • Vegetable Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Cut through top side of lobster tails and carefully dig out the meat.
  2. Clean and cut into bite-sized chunks.
  3. In a bowl combine eggs, hot sauce, mustard and dry seasonings.
  4. Add lobster chunks to egg mix and  combine.
  5. In a separate container combine flour and cornstarch (Pro Tip: season that flour mixture a tad bit).
  6. Strain lobster bites and add to the flour mixture. Give them a good toss .
  7. Heat oil to 350° F.
  8. Fry lobster bites 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and beautiful.
  9. Remove to a paper towel lined baking sheet with rack to keep crispy.
  10. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
    11. Fry a lobster tail shell for presentation if you wanna get fancy with it.

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