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Suggest a better description1. 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. 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. From
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (301g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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Calories: 384 | ||
Calories from Fat: 135 (35%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 15g | 20 % | |
Saturated Fat 4.3g | 21 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 5.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.7g | ||
Cholesterol 646.4mg | 199 % | |
Sodium 473.2mg | 16 % | |
Potassium 479.8mg | 13 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 9.2g | 3 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1 % | |
Sugars, other 9g | ||
Protein 50.4g | 72 % | |
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Calories per serving: 384
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