Southern Deep Fried Lobster

 

Ingredients :

• 2 cups Cornmeal
• 1/2 cup Flour
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 4 lbs Lobster Tails, cleaned in the shell
• 2 qts Oil for deep-frying

Directions :

Step 1: In a gallon size zip-lock bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder. Shake well.

Step 2: Clean lobster tails while keeping tail in the shell. Set aside.

Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep skillet such as a cast iron pan. The oil needs to reach 365 degrees.

Step 4: Place half of the lobster tails in the bag, shake well to coat the tails complete. Remove tails, set on a rack over a tray to catch any drippings and keep the work area clean. Repeat with remaining tails.

Step 5: Deep fry one lobster tail at a time in the oil for about 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Let fried tails dry on paper towels.

Enjoy!!