🍤 Crispy Lobster Bites with Garlic Butter Sauce 🍤

🥂 A luxurious treat that's perfect for impressing at any gathering or just to pamper yourself! Quick to prepare, unforgettable in taste! 🥂

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp each of garlic powder and onion powder
- 1 lb lobster tails, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Coat the lobster pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring excess is shaken off.
3. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or a large pot. Fry the lobster bites until they turn golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. For the garlic butter sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and optionally, red pepper flakes.
5. Serve the crispy lobster bites with the garlic butter sauce either drizzled on top or as a dipping sauce. Accompany with lemon wedges.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 310 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 340mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For extra crunch, consider using an egg wash before coating the lobster in the flour mixture.
- These lobster bites pair wonderfully with a fresh salad, crispy fries, or warm garlic bread for a more filling meal.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Serving: 4