Lobster and Beer Fritters

Ingredients

• Sauce

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (20 g) cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) chives, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

• Fritters

  • 1/2 cup (75 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) white ale
  • 1/4 cup (20 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 Fresno or cherry chili pepper, chopped, plus more for serving
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated, plus more for serving
  • 1/3 lb (150 g) cooked lobster meat, diced
  • Vegetable oil, for frying