The Perfect Pairing: Chicken Fried Lobster & Mac n’ Cheese | Cookin' Somethin' w/ Matty Matheson
Ingredients
- Lobster6
- Flour1 cup
- Cornstarch2 tbsp
- Paprika2 tsp
- Garlic powder2 tsp
- Black pepper2 tsp
- Onion powder2 tsp
- Salt1 tbsp
- Buttermilk1 cup
- Egg1
- Hot sauce2–3 dashes
- Vegetable oil · for frying
- Sour cream¼ cups
- Mayonnaise¼ cups
- Garlic2
- Dill · chopped1 tbsp
- Chive · chopped1 tbsp
- Parsley · chopped1 tbsp
- Cheese
Instructions
- Cut the lobster tails out of their shells with kitchen scissors, then cut each tail into quarters.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, spices and salt together well.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil and heat it to 350°F.
- Dip each lobster piece in the wet mixture, then in the dry mixture, and shake off the excess.
- Add 6-8 pieces to the oil and fry until golden brown. Lift out with a spider and drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
- For the ranch, whisk all the ranch ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined.
- Cook the mac and cheese following the instructions on the box.
Summarized from Matty Matheson's video. Watch it for the details.
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