Deep-Fried and Garlic Pepper Stir-Fried Lobster Tails
Deep-Fried and Garlic Pepper Stir-Fried Lobster Tails
Ingredients
For the Lobster
- 4 lobster tails, about 6-8 ounces each
For the Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water, or as needed, to form a thick batter
For the Stir-Fry
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Frying and Garnish
- 4 cups cooking oil, such as vegetable or canola, for deep frying
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster tails crosswise into 1-inch pieces. You can also use a cleaver to cut through the shells. Rinse the cut lobster pieces thoroughly under cold running water to remove any debris.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, whisking until a thick, smooth batter forms. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the lobster pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Coat the lobster: Add the rinsed lobster pieces to the batter. Toss gently until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Deep fry the lobster: Heat 4 cups of cooking oil in a large wok or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the battered lobster pieces, in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, and deep fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The lobster meat should be opaque. Remove the fried lobster with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Stir-fry aromatics: Carefully drain most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the wok to medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced jalapeño pepper, and the white parts of the chopped green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Combine with lobster: Add the deep-fried lobster pieces back into the wok with the stir-fried aromatics. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and salt. Toss gently to combine and heat through for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Garnish and serve: Remove the wok from heat. Stir in the green parts of the chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Deep-Fried and Garlic Pepper Stir-Fried Lobster Tails
For the Lobster
- 4 lobster tails, about 6-8 ounces each
For the Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water, or as needed, to form a thick batter
For the Stir-Fry
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Frying and Garnish
- 4 cups cooking oil, such as vegetable or canola, for deep frying
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster tails crosswise into 1-inch pieces. You can also use a cleaver to cut through the shells. Rinse the cut lobster pieces thoroughly under cold running water to remove any debris.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, whisking until a thick, smooth batter forms. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the lobster pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Coat the lobster: Add the rinsed lobster pieces to the batter. Toss gently until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Deep fry the lobster: Heat 4 cups of cooking oil in a large wok or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the battered lobster pieces, in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, and deep fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The lobster meat should be opaque. Remove the fried lobster with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Stir-fry aromatics: Carefully drain most of the oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the wok to medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced jalapeño pepper, and the white parts of the chopped green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Combine with lobster: Add the deep-fried lobster pieces back into the wok with the stir-fried aromatics. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and salt. Toss gently to combine and heat through for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Garnish and serve: Remove the wok from heat. Stir in the green parts of the chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min