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.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword lobster, lobster tails, lobster tempura, shrimp tempura

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 172kcal

Cost $20

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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