Catch ‘em & Cook ‘em: Fried Lobster Tail
Ingredients:
1 raw lobster tail shell removed
1 can coconut milk
1 Tbsp sugar
2 eggs
1 dollop Half & Half
2 Tbsp flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp sugar
How to:
1. Soak lobster tail in coconut milk with 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 eggs, and dollop of Half and Half.
2. Roll lobster in mixture of flour, pepper, salt and 1 tsp sugar.
3. Dip again in coconut milk mixture and repeat the flour dip.
4. Have oil ready for frying in a deep kettle.
5. Run a skewer through the tail of the lobster and let stand on paper towel until the deep fryer is ready.
6. Place the lobster in the oil and fry for only 5-7 minutes no longer
7. Have melted butter (clarified) to dip the lobster in while eating.
Serves 1
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