🦞 Crispy Lobster Bites with Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients
For the Lobster Bites:
1 lb lobster meat (from tails or claws), cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
\u00bd cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
\u00bd tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Oil for frying<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
\u00bd cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Instructions
1. Prepare the Lobster:
Pat the lobster chunks dry with paper towels.
Season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Set Up Breading Station:
Bowl 1: Cornstarch
Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
Bowl 3: Flour mixed with panko breadcrumbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Coat the Lobster:
Dredge each piece in cornstarch, then dip into the egg, then coat with the flour-panko mix.
Press gently to ensure the coating sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Fry:
Heat oil to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).
Fry lobster bites in batches for 2\u20133 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on paper towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and saut\u00e9 until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Serve:
Drizzle the garlic butter over the crispy lobster bites or serve as a dipping sauce on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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✨ Serving Tip: Pair with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of extra parsley for freshness. These go amazing with fries or over a light salad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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