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Tempura Lobster

Scrumptious Lobster Tempura Recipe

5 from 6 votes
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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 172
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare lobster tails. Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. Dredge the lobster tails in dry tempura mix, then in the ice cold tempura batter and drop them into the hot oil.
  4. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the batter is golden brown. Drain and serve with tempura sauce.
  5. Bet you can't eat just one.

Nutrition

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

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