Description
A delicious deep fried lobster tail recipe that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Split the lobster tails down the middle.
- Remove the lobster meat and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix with buttermilk.
- Dip the lobster pieces in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Carefully place the coated lobster tails in the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: deep fried lobster tail recipe