Celebrate with a Crispy Lobster Delight

1. Combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag; shake until well combined. Place one lobster tail half into the bag; seal and shake until fully coated, then remove to a plate. Repeat to coat remaining lobster tails.

2. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).

3. Place one coated lobster tail into the preheated oil; cook until meat turns white and coating is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat to fry remaining lobsters.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.