Step-By-Step Guide to Making Fried Lobster
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1. Prep the tails by cleaning them and slicing the top of their shells in half to expose the meat partially. This is a technique called “butterflying”.
  2. 2. Heat your fryer oil to 370 degrees.
  3. 3. Combine all batter ingredients in a gallon-size plastic bag.
  4. 4. Toss the tails, one at a time, into the bag. Holding the opening of the bag closed, shake the bag to coat the tail.
  5. 5. After you coat one, carefully drop it into the oil. Each tail should take about 3 to 5 minutes. You’ll see the meat turn white and the coating will become a light golden brown.
  6. 6. Remove with tongs and place the tails on a paper towel-lined plate.
Recipe Notes

How to Make Fried Lobster Bites

If you’re not a fan of keeping your tails in their shells, you can always cut the meat into bites to make deep fried lobster bites. This method gives you a lot of crunch with each meaty morsel and they’re the perfect size for dipping.

To make these, you’ll take the meat out of the shell and cut it into bite-sized pieces. You can use the same batter mixture as you’d make for the fried tails and use the same technique to coat the pieces. Place several pieces at a time into the oil and wait for the batter to turn light golden brown.

Serve with butter or tartar sauce and enjoy!

Conclusion: Deep Fried Lobster
Frying lobsters is one cooking method that every lobster fanatic should try. Mastering the batter is the trickiest part and, as you can see, this cornmeal batter is a simple mixture to simplify the process. Order your tails from Maine Lobster House and have them conveniently shipped to your doorstep. Get to frying and enjoy the fresh flavor!