Recipes Seafood Shellfish Lobster Deep-Fried Lobster 4.5 (24) 21 Reviews 9 Photos This is my daddy's fried lobster tail recipe. He's a commercial fisherman, and he always finds time to make this whenever the family is together. Don't be fooled by how simple this is — it's one of the best recipes you'll find! Submitted by Ginna C Updated on November 20, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 9 9 9 9 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 lobster tail halves Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 2 cups cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder salt and pepper to taste 4 (1 pound) fresh lobster tails, cleaned and halved but still in shell 2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed Directions 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. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). 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. I Made It Print 54 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 543 Calories 29g Fat 32g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 543 % Daily Value * Total Fat 29g 37% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 136mg 45% Sodium 709mg 31% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 0g Protein 39g 77% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 111mg 9% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 713mg 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.