Recipes of Seafood Indulgence: Deep Fried Lobster Tails
These deep fried lobster tails are crispy on the outside and tender, juicy, and buttery on the inside — a luxurious seafood treat that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.
Ingredients (paragraph style):
You will need lobster tails (fresh or thawed if frozen), buttermilk, Old Bay seasoning, finely minced garlic, all-purpose flour, salt-free lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, baking powder, butter, and neutral oil for frying.
Start by preparing the lobster tails: if using frozen, thaw them overnight, then cut down the center of the top shell and gently pull out the meat, keeping it in one piece. In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, Old Bay seasoning, and minced garlic, then add the lobster meat and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes so it absorbs all that flavor.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour with lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, and baking powder to make a light, flavorful coating. Heat butter and oil together in a deep fryer or heavy pot to about 350°F (175°C). Remove each lobster tail from the buttermilk, let the excess drip off, then dredge it well in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks.
Carefully lower the coated lobster tails into the hot oil and fry for about 3–5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and just cooked through inside. Transfer them to a paper towel–lined plate to drain briefly. Serve the deep fried lobster tails hot with lemon wedges, your favorite dipping sauce, or over a simple salad for a truly decadent seafood moment.