Basic Deep Fried Lobster Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   1.
2. 2
   Clean and shell lobster.
3. 3
   Cut meat in 1/2-inch cubes.
4. 4
   2.
5. 5
   Beat egg lightly and blend to a batter with cornstarch, water and salt.
6. 6
   Dip lobster cubes in batter to coat.
7. 7
   3.
8. 8
   Heat oil.
9. 9
   Add in lobster cubes, a few at a time, and deep-fry about 1/2 minute.
10. 10
    Then reduce heat to medium and deep-fry till golden brown.
11. 11
    Drain on paper toweling.
12. 12
    4.
13. 13
    Arrange lobster on a bed of shredded lettuce, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
14. 14
    VARIATIONS:1.
15. 15
    After step 1, marinate lobster cubes in a mix of 2 Tbsp.
16. 16
    sherry, 1 Tbsp.
17. 17
    oyster or possibly soy sauce, and 2 slices fresh ginger root, chopped.
18. 18
    Let stand 30 min, tossing cubes occasionally; then drain, discarding marinade.
19. 19
    Pick up step
20. 20
    2.
21. 21
    2.
22. 22
    After step 1, wrap each lobster cube in half a strip of bacon.
23. 23
    Pick up step
24. 24
    2.
25. 25
    In step 2, for the cornstarch batter, substitute either of the following:a.
26. 26
    2 Large eggs, lightly beaten, and 3/4 c. flour.
27. 27
    (If necessary, add in a few drops of water to thin.)
28. 28
    b.
29. 29
    2 Large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 c. flour; 1/4 c. water-chestnut flour; 1/2 tsp.
30. 30
    salt; and 1/4 tsp.
31. 31
    garlic pwdr.