Fried Lobster Balls Recipes

FRIED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat cooking oil to 350 -375 degrees F.
• split lobster tails down the middle and pull the meat out of the shell, but leave the meat attached.
• pat dry lobster tails with paper towels.
• dredge lobster tails in seasoned flour, completely coating meat and shell.
• dip lobster and shell in egg wash completely covering tails, remove and allow to drain briefly.
• coat egg wash lobster tail and shell in seasoned bread crumbs. Lightly pat bread crumbs onto lobster and shell to completely coat both.
• place the breaded lobster tails in prheated oil and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
• carefully remove the lobster from the oil and allow to drain on a baking rack for 1 minutes.
• serve lobster with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or drawn butter

DEEP FRIED LOBSTER BITES

Steps:

• 1. Beat eggs and buttermilk well set aside.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl add all tempura ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
• 3. Cut the lobster tail down the middle and remove meat. Cut the meat into big bite sized chunks. Dip into egg wash coating well. Then dip into the tempura batter coating well. Deep fry a few pieces at a time for 3-4 minutes. Don't over crowd and make sure grease is hot about 350 degrees. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel.
• 4. Clarifying butter. Cut sticks of butter into pieces. Place the butter in a heavy saucepan and melt slowly over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.Skim the foam from the top, and slowly pour into a container, discarding the milky solids in the bottom of the pan.
• 5. Dip lobster bites into butter and enjoy.

FRIED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• 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.

DEEP FRIED LOBSTER

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

FLORIDA FRIED LOBSTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Sprinkle the butterflied lobster tails on both sides with some Cajun seasoning, then spread on both sides with some garlic butter. Spread the lobster flesh with the minced garlic; sprinkle more Cajun seasoning over the garlic layer. Top with more garlic butter.
• Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes (do not overcook).

SPEARED SPHERES: LOBSTER MAC-N-CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the lobster tails. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the tails from the water and cool. Gently remove the meat and chop into small chunks. Add the meat to a small bowl and lightly season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the butter. Sprinkle the flour into the butter and stir it with a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the warmed 2 cups of half- and-half into the flour mixture, working out any lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cheeses, and stir until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently mix in chopped lobster meat. Fold the lobster-cheese sauce into the macaroni.
• Pour the macaroni and cheese into a shallow pan and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. Shape the cold macaroni and cheese into individual size balls and arrange them on a parchment paper-lined tray. Freeze the balls at least another 2 hours. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs and 2 tablespoons half-and-half together to form an egg wash. Put the bread crumbs into another shallow bowl. Remove the macaroni and cheese balls from the freezer. Dip the frozen balls into the egg wash, then into the bread crumbs. Put the balls back into the freezer until you are ready to fry.
• In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough canola oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F. Fry the macaroni and cheese balls, in batches, until they are golden brown and center is hot, about 5 minutes. Remove the balls to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Skewer the balls with a long bamboo spears to help hold together, and serve.