PREPARATION
For the Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
For the Batter
- Combine the beer and vodka in a large bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Whisk dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Use within 2 hours.
For the Maine Event
- Soak skewers in water for a few minutes while you set up.
- In a high walled pot add 2 inches of oil or enough to cover the Lobster skewers while frying.
- Turn the heat on medium high and heat until the oil is 350F.
- While the oil is heating up prepare the lobster and skewer lengthwise from the thin end first.
- Lightly flour the skewers and then dunk them into the best damn beer batter until coated.
- Carefully add the battered skewers into the hot oil and cook until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the fish is warmed through.
- Carefully remove from the heat and season with sea salt, drizzle with lemon-dill sauce, sprinkle with scallions and lightly dust with paprika.