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Filet & Tempura Lobster Tail Recipe

Inspired by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Time45m
Serves2

Yum-yum sauce / side

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Ingredients

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Filet

Tempura Lobster Tail

Yum-Yum Sauce

Method

Cooking the Filet

1

Prepare the Filet

Season the filet mignon with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on all sides.

2

Sear the Filet

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and sear the filet for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Preparing the Tempura Lobster Tail

3

Prepare the Lobster

Carefully split the lobster tails in half lengthwise and remove the meat from the shell.

4

Make the Tempura Batter

In a bowl, combine tempura batter mix and cold water until smooth.

5

Fry the Lobster

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Dip lobster meat into tempura batter and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Making the Yum-Yum Sauce

6

Mix the Sauce

In a bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, garlic powder, sugar, paprika, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.