Description
Craving something luxurious yet simple for your next meal? Try these irresistible Lobster Bites paired with a rich Garlic Butter Sauce that’s bound to make your taste buds dance with delight! Perfect for special occasions or a treat-yourself day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lobster Bites:
- 1 lb lobster tails, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster: Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dredge lobster pieces in this mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry lobster bites until golden (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Garlic Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Drizzle the lobster bites with garlic butter sauce or serve it as a dip. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use an egg wash before dredging in the flour mixture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic in the sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg