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Basic Deep Fried Lobster |
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Serves: 5
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1 Lobster 1.5-2 pound
2 eggs
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for deep frying
Lettuce
Pepper
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1. Clean and shell lobster. Cut meat in 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Beat egg lightly and blend to a batter with cornstarch, water and salt. Dip lobster cubes in batter to coat.
3. Heat oil in deep fryer. Add lobster cubes, a few at a time, and deep-fry about 1/2 minute. Then reduce heat to medium and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling.
4. Arrange lobster on a bed of shredded lettuce, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
VARIATIONS:
1. After step 1, marinate lobster cubes in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sherry, 1 tablespoon oyster or soy sauce, and 2 slices fresh ginger root, minced. Let stand 30 minutes, tossing cubes occasionally; then drain, discarding marinade. Pick up step 2.
2. After step 1, wrap each lobster cube in half a strip of bacon. Pick up step 2. In step 2, for the cornstarch batter, substitute either of the following:
a. 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and 3/4 cup flour. (If necessary, add a few drops of water to thin.)
b. 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup water-chestnut flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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