Orange Maine Lobster Bites

We were blown away when we saw this recipe, created by our friends at KneadGod. Rich Maine Lobster. Sweet Orange Sauce. Crunchy Tempura-inspired Batter. These Orange Maine Lobster Bites are a tastebud's dream! And with only around 35 minutes total time commitment needed to create these beauties, you'll be enjoying this recipe in no time.  

Delicious recipe courtesy of KneadGod; Serves 3

Start with four large 5-6 oz. Maine Lobster Tails (cut into bite-size pieces). Lightly season lobster with garlic powder, old bay, and honey powder to taste. Set aside. 

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons (44ml) Orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) Pineapple juice
  • 4 Tablespoons (59ml) Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons (44ml) Mirin
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons (44ml) Tomato ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) Hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) Kikkoman soy sauce
  • Dash dark soy sauce
  • Dash sesame oil
  • 1/8 Teaspoon (0.62ml) White pepper powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • ¼ Teaspoon (1.23ml)
  • Minced ginger and garlic (cook first)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp Corn starch to thicken the sauce
  • Hot pepper oil to taste

Fry Batter Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup (59ml) Rice Flour
  • ½ Cup (118ml) Corn Starch
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon White pepper

Directions

  1. To make the sauce: Heat wok and add½ tablespoon oil. Put in ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Put all sauce ingredients in a wok and bring to a boil. Slowly add corn starch and water mixture to thicken.
  2. Set sauce aside.
  3. Combine and mix batter ingredients.
  4. Heat oil to 375°
  5. Lightly coat seasoned lobster pieces with flour mixture.
  6. Place lobster bites carefully into the oil & fry until nice and crispy
  7. Toss cooked lobster bites in sauce. Serve immediately & enjoy!
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