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Fried Lobster Tails

Fried Lobster Tails

These crispy fried lobster tails are fresh lobster seasoned and cooked to perfection, featuring a delightful garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 3 tails
Calories 276 kcal

Equipment

  • kitchen shears
  • small bowl
  • skillet
  • fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tails lobster
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced

Instructions
 

  • Begin by butterflying the lobster tails. To butterfly, simply cut a lengthwise slit through the center, top of the shell, stopping just before the tail fins using kitchen shears. Spread the shell open and pull out the meat in one piece. Close the shell and place the meat over the shell.
  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt-free lemon pepper seasoning, and old bay seasoning. Season the lobster tail meat with the spice blend on both sides. Add the remaining spices to the all-purpose flour along with the baking powder.
  • Place the lobster tails in buttermilk and let it sit for a couple of minutes while you heat the oil.
  • Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Coat the lobster tails in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Fry the lobster tails for 4-5 minutes. While the lobster tails fry, prepare the garlic butter sauce.
  • Add the butter to a small skillet and cook over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, stir in the fresh garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and toasty. Serve the lobster tails with the garlic butter sauce, lemon wedges, and enjoy.

Notes

It's important that you don't overcook the lobster tails. Serve these immediately for best results. Make sure to use salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 337mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Appetizer, Fried Lobster Tails, Garlic Butter, lobster, main course, seafood
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