# Lobster Corn Dogs This Corn Dog Cleverly Replaces Traditional Hot Dogs With Lobster Meat By M | Published 2014-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-dog References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/robfranklin/summer-food-mashups) & [foodnetwork](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/lobster-corn-dog-with-tamarind-ketchup-recipe.html) If you love fried fast-food but you're looking to change it up a bit, this lobster corn dog recipe revamps the traditional breaded hot dog with the inclusion of lobster meat. These gourmet lobster corn dogs even come with a side of flavorful tamarind ketchup. These gourmet corn dogs start with a homemade corn bread recipe. Once the batter is made, dip a shell-less lobster tail into the mixture and deep fry it until its golden brown. Follow it up by making a fancy tamarind ketchup from fresh tamarind, tomatoes, onions, orange juice, browns sugar, red bell peppers and mango. This innovative take on a classic sport area meal is great for parties, events or dinners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The incorporation of luxury ingredients into traditional fast food items presents an opportunity for upscale fast food restaurants to offer unique takes on classic dishes. - **Creative Culinary Techniques:** Experimenting with unconventional cooking methods to create unexpected flavor combinations and dishes presents opportunities for innovative chefs. - **Upscale Comfort Food:** The trend towards elevated comfort food presents opportunities for gourmet restaurants to offer high-end, high-concept twists on classic comfort dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains have the opportunity to experiment with high-end ingredients and unconventional culinary techniques to attract customers seeking a more upscale fast food experience. - **Fine Dining:** Fine dining restaurants can capitalize on the trend of elevated comfort food by offering high-concept twists on classic dishes, using luxury ingredients and creative culinary techniques. - **Catering and Event Planning:** Catering and event planning companies can offer unique and unexpected dishes, like lobster corn dogs, at events and parties through experimenting with creative culinary techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-corn-dog.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotnranch-corn-dog.md) - [Hybrid Cheesesteak Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-dog-cheesesteak.md) - [Bite-Sized Lobster Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grocer-Stocked Frozen Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wienerschnitzel-1.md) - [Lobster Roll Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-wedding-cakes.md) - [Viral Grilled Lobster Tail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-lobster-tail.md) - [Crispy Fried Seafood Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-lobster-shrimp-stack.md)