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4 to 6
unless otherwise stated.Easy
By Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson Wright
Published 1999
This is an excellent way of using lobster, which I learned from the locals when I was living on the East Coast of the U.S. If you don’t use lobster meat, you can just as easily use crayfish or shrimp.
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and thyme into a mixing bowl. Beat the egg and mix it with the milk, then stir it into the dry ingredients. Beat until a smooth batter is formed. Add the lobster meat. Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes in a cool place.
Heat clean oil to 375°F. Drop the lobster mixture from a tablespoon into the oil and fry until round and puffed out. Dra