Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 4 lobster tails, still in shell
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 16 ounces creamed corn
  • 2/3 cup grated onion
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • Paprika
  • Chopped fresh chives
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • For the lobster corn dogs: In a large stockpot, bring salted water to a boil, about 1 quart (enough to cover the lobster tails).
  • Skewer the lobster tails to keep them from curling when you put them into the boiling water.
  • Drop the lobster tails in the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Remove the tails from the water and immediately drop into ice water.
  • Once chilled, after about 5 minutes, remove from the water, take out the skewers, remove the meat from the shells and set aside.
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, 1 tablespoon salt, baking powder, baking soda and cayenne in a medium bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, creamed corn, onions and honey.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix with a whisk.
  • There will be lumps when done.
  • Pour the batter in a container.
  • Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F.
  • Put a skewer into each tail and dip into the batter, making sure to coat evenly.
  • Carefully drop into the fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove and let rest on paper towels for 2 minutes to cool so the aioli doesn't melt off.
  • For the aioli: In a blender, puree the lemon zest, lemon juice, shallots and garlic.
  • In a bowl, fold puree into mayonnaise and place into a squirt bottle.
  • Drizzle the lemon aioli onto the lobster corndogs, and garnish with paprika, chopped chives and parsley.
  • Enjoy!