Lobster Fritter
Savor the harmonious blend of tender lobster, smoky fire-roasted corn, jalapeños, and zesty chipotle aioli—a crispy, savory, and spicy delight.
Equipment
Ingredients
Lobster Fritters
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat chopped
- 1/2 cup fire-roasted corn fresh or frozen (thaw if using frozen)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 jalapeño finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
- 2-3 tbsp avocado oil (for frying)
Chipotle Pepper Honey Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo finely chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Lobster Fritters
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.1/4 cup milk, 2 large eggs
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat, fire-roasted corn, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chipotle pepper. If using, fold in the chopped cilantro.1 cup cooked lobster meat, 1/2 cup fire-roasted corn, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1 jalapeño, zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2-3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Drop spoonfuls of the fritter batter into the skillet, pressing down lightly to flatten. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to cook the fritters in batches, adding more oil as necessary.2-3 tbsp avocado oil
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with the chipotle pepper honey aioli.
Chipotle Pepper Honey Aioli
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, finely chopped chipotle pepper, honey, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove, salt and pepper to taste
Video
@cookinglikekate Lobster Fritters - Full recipe at cookinglikekate.com
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Notes
Don't Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix gently and only until just combined. Overmixing can result in dense fritters.
Cook in Batches: Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure the fritters cook evenly and maintain their crispy texture.
Drain Excess Oil: After frying, place the cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil before serving.
Keep Warm: If making a large batch, keep cooked fritters warm in a low oven (around 200°F/93°C) until ready to serve.
Make Aioli Ahead: Prepare the chipotle honey aioli ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld together. It can also be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 913IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg