Fried lobster ravioli with red pepper cream sauce

Who knew ravioli could be served as an appetizer? It can be in this awe-inspiring deep-fried starter.

Fried lobster ravioli with red pepper cream sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 package frozen lobster ravioli
• 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, sauteed
• 1 cup milk
• 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Parboil frozen lobster raviolis for eight minutes. While they cook, begin making red pepper cream sauce.
2. In a food processor, mix roasted red peppers, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and garlic until finely chopped.
3. Transfer red pepper mixture into a large bowl and stir in whipping cream with salt and pepper to taste. Heat sauce on the stove, be careful not to boil. When heated, set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, make homemade buttermilk by mixing the milk and lemon juice and let it sit for 15 minutes.
5. When done boiling, drain the raviolis, dab dry with a paper towel, dip them in the buttermilk, then coat them in breadcrumbs.
6. Fry the coated raviolis on medium-high heat in 320 degree F olive oil for about one and one-half minutes on both sides.
7. Allow them to sit for a few minutes to set, and sprinkle with cheese.
8. Dip in roasted red pepper cream sauce.

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