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Tempura Lobster

Scrumptious Lobster Tempura

Lobster tempura is a tempura lovers dream. Sweet and succulent lobster tails are deep fried in a light and airy tempura batter until they are golden brown. Try this incredible twist on deep fried seafood.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 each lobster tails shells removed
  • 1 cup tempura batter mix
  • 2 cups water ice cold water or club soda
  • 2 quarts canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Prepare lobster tails. Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the tempura batter according to the package instructions. Keep the batter cold by floating a smaller bowl, containing the batter, inside a large bowl containing crushed ice.
  • Dredge the lobster tails in dry tempura mix, then in the ice cold tempura batter and drop them into the hot oil.
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the batter is golden brown. Drain and serve with tempura sauce.
  • Bet you can't eat just one.

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Nutrition

Serving: 8ozCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 1mgVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lobster, lobster tails, lobster tempura, shrimp tempura
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