Lobster Puffs

Lobster Puffs

1/2 lb. Maine lobster meat, chopped
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
several dashes of cayenne pepper
3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, beaten well
1 cup milk
2 cups peanut oil for frying

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, cayenne pepper and
baking powder. In another bowl, blend together the egg and milk, stir in the
lobster meat. Add this to the flour mixture and mix well.
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet until hot, but not smoking, or in
an electric fryer set at 365 degrees. Drop the lobster mixture by rounded
tablespoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry 3 minutes or until golden. Allow
plenty of room in the pan for the puffs to cook. Drain on paper towels and
keep warm until all are done. Serve piping hot as an appetizer or as a first
course with tartar sauce.