This is actually one of my daddy's recipes. He's a commercial fisherman, but he finds time to make this whenever the family is together. But don't be fooled this simple recipe is one of the best out there.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
543 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a gallon sized plastic closeable bag combine, cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder. Shake well. Place one half of a lobster tail at a time in to the bag. Shake to coat the tails completely.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skilled to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place one coated lobster tail at a time into the oil. Cook until the lobster turns white and the coating is lightly browned. Let the fried tails dry on paper towels.
Ingredients
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 cups cornmeal
2 quarts oil for deep frying
4 pounds fresh lobster tails, cleaned and halved but still in shell
