“Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way - that's the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level.” - Jose Andres
Lobster is something that I really enjoy, and seldom have on a regular basis. Yet, when I was able to find some wonderful lobster tails at my local grocery store it was a must that I’d make Fried Lobster Tails. This dish was a treat, and when paired with sautéed greens it’s absolutely delicious.
Below is a super simple recipe to take your lobster tails to a whole new level.
What You’ll Need:
(serves two)
4 lobster tails
1 egg
4 tablespoons of water
4 teaspoons black pepper (divided)
2 teaspoon of red pepper (divided)
4 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning (divided)
2 teaspoons of salt (divided)
1/2 cup of flour
2 cups of seasoned bread crumbs
Canola oil
Instructions:
STEP 1: Ensure each lobster tails is thawed out completely. Then, butterfly the lobster tails so that the meat sits gently on top of the shell.
Pro Tip: Hold a lobster tail in one hand with the top of the hard shell facing up. Using sturdy kitchen shears, cut through the top of the shell and through the meat. Stopping just before the bottom shell. Do not cut through wide end of the tail.
STEP 2: Then take half of the seasonings of salt, black pepper, red pepper, and lemon pepper - generously seasoning your lobster meat.
STEP 3: Next, combine the flour, and the rest of your seasonings together, dredge each lobster tail into the flour mixture.
STEP 4: Whisk your egg and water mixture until frothy. Dip each lobster tail (meat only) into the egg wash, then immediately coat in seasoned bread crumbs.
STEP 5: Pour canola oil into the cooking vessel, and make sure that there is enough oil in the container to fully submerge each tail. Ensure your canola oil temperature is at 350 degrees fahrenheit. Then, slowly add your lobster tail into the cooking vessel (meat side down). Cook for about 5-8 minutes, and you’ll notice the golden texture on the seasoned bread crumb mixture.
Pro Tip: Pay close attention to the tails, they’ll begin to turn bright red as they are being cooked.
STEP 6: Remove lobster tails from the cooking vessel and let any excess oil drain on a wire rack. Wait for about 3 minutes for the tails to cool before indulging.
STEP 7: Enjoy!
XO, Analise