Fried Lobster With Gremolata Food

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.

FRIED LOBSTER WITH GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Split the lobster tails in two down the middle. Melt the butter in a saucepan and pour in the oil. Fry the lobster for about 2 minutes on each side. (If you cook it too long, it becomes too chewy, so watch the pan carefully.).
• Mix the gremolata ingredients, season with salt and pepper and mix in the lemon juice.
• Divide the tomatoes among 4 plates. Put the lobster on top and add the sauce from the pan.
• Note: The key to cooking a whole lobster is that the tails and claws have different cooking times. It is recommended to cut the lobster into pieces before cooking it. You could ask your fish dealer to do it for you at the market.

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).