DEEP FRIED LOBSTER BITES

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We love lobster and absolutely loved this recipe. The tempura batter is flavorful and not overly heavy. Serve at a New Year's Eve party and impress your guests! Be careful not to over fry your lobster - it will become tough.

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lobster tail per person
EGG WASH
1 egg per tail
1/2-1 c buttermilk
TEMPURA BATTER
1 c flour
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 c seltzer water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
CLARIFIED BUTTER
2 stick butter, unsalted

Steps:

  • 1. Beat eggs and buttermilk well set aside.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl add all tempura ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
  • 3. Cut the lobster tail down the middle and remove meat. Cut the meat into big bite sized chunks. Dip into egg wash coating well. Then dip into the tempura batter coating well. Deep fry a few pieces at a time for 3-4 minutes. Don't over crowd and make sure grease is hot about 350 degrees. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • 4. Clarifying butter. Cut sticks of butter into pieces. Place the butter in a heavy saucepan and melt slowly over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.Skim the foam from the top, and slowly pour into a container, discarding the milky solids in the bottom of the pan.
  • 5. Dip lobster bites into butter and enjoy.

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