Fried Lobster Balls

Name: Fried Lobster Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: U.S. Regional
Ingredients: 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs, or panko; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 8 ounces raw lobster meat, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 small sweet onion, finely chopped; 3 large eggs, well-beaten; Vegetable oil, for frying

Flavorful fried lobster balls, prepared with lobster meat, panko, and Parmesan, make an ideal party appetizer.

⭐ 4.4 (26 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 10 minTotal: 45 minYields: 24 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Entree

Cuisine Tags:

U.S. Regional

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Instructions

Preheat 1/2 inch of oil in a heavy skillet to 375°F or prepare a deep-fryer.
Combine breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dill weed, lemon pepper, salt, and Parmesan.
Stir in lemon juice, lobster, bell pepper, sweet onion, and eggs until combined.
Rest the mixture for 15 minutes.
Form the lobster mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls.
Deep-fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 107 kcal

Carbohydrate: 6 g

Cholesterol: 36 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 173 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 7 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g