Fried Lobster Tail

What could be better than seafood? Fried seafood, of course! With their buttery soft lobster meat, these crispy fried tails are insanely good and perfect for a special date night. Treat yo self!

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

½ cup (80g) cornmeal
¼ cup (30g) flour
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
¼ teaspoon (.5g) black pepper
½ teaspoon (2g) Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon (2g) garlic powder
1 teaspoon (2g) onion powder
¼ teaspoon (.5g) cayenne pepper
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
1 egg
3-4 lobster tails, in the shell (about 1 pound)
2 quarts (2l) oil, for deep-frying
2 tablespoons (30g) butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Instructions

Butterfly lobster tail by making a slit lengthwise with kitchen shears through the center top of the shell, stopping just before hitting the tail fins. Use your fingers to get inside the shell and loosen the meat, pulling it up through the opening without completely taking it out of the shell. Close the shell and arrange the meat over the top of it. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, Creole seasoning, garlic and onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix to combine fully.
Generously season the lobster tail meat with the spice blend on both sides. Then add the remaining spices to a medium bowl along with the cornmeal and all-purpose flour. Mix well.
Add buttermilk and egg in a shallow medium bowl and whisk to combine. Place the seasoned lobster tails in buttermilk, then coat the lobster tails in the seasoned cornmeal, shaking off the excess.
Heat the oil to 350℉/177℃. Deep fry 1 or 2 lobster tails at a time for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Remove and place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat the process with the remaining lobster tails.
Add the butter, garlic, and parsley in a small microwave-safe bowl and zap it for 30-45 seconds until it melts.
Remove from the microwave, add lemon juice, and stir to combine.
Serve fried lobster tails with garlic butter sauce and lemon wedges, and enjoy.

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