Buying And Preparing Live Lobster At Home

By Debra Schmidt


A seafood meal is considered the epitome of classy and luxurious cuisine. People spend top dollar on restaurant meals just to get the chance to sample fare like live lobster as it is meant to be cooked. In reality, making a meal with this primary entree proves to be relatively simple and quick. It just takes some common sense approaches and some consideration to safety and sanitation, much the same that anyone would pay before fixing and eating any kind of food. People keen to prepare this dish at home can do so by using these suggestions.

The store at which they shop can be critical in and of itself. A suitable grocery store ideally will look clean and sanitary. Its crustacean tank will also be clear and free from debris and murkiness that makes seeing the creatures impossible. Stores that have good reputations among local shoppers could be the wisest pick for this purchase.

When looking at the lobsters in the tank, individuals might be told to avoid those that look like they are sick or look like they have been hurt. Injuries and illness could compromise the flavor and safety of the meat. If the tank itself is clean and the other lobsters look healthy, shoppers might choose another crustacean. If not, they could shop at another store.

Price may also come into play for individuals shopping for the meal. While the market typically sets the price that people pay, some stores add onto that base price in order to make a profit. It could benefit individuals to shop around and compare prices before buying.

Just as soon as people get home, they may put their lobsters in the refrigerator if they are not ready to start dinner. The crustaceans can stay in there for several hours. They go into a hibernation state while being refrigerated.

When people are ready to cook the meal, they may first put on a stock pot of hot water and bring it to a boil. They may season the water with salt and Bay seasoning if they prefer. After the water starts a rolling boil, it is time to put in the crustaceans. Individuals may remember to lower the creatures gently into the pot to avoid claws and tails from breaking. As they boil, the lobsters will turn a bright red hue. Cooking times vary; however, most chefs agree that each pound gets 12 to 15 minutes cooking time.

If the person cooking does not want the seasoned water to go to waste, he or she can also add potatoes, corn on the cob, and other side foods in with the crustaceans being boiled. These other foods can be added at the midway point of boiling. People can eat the extra sides with their main meal.

Cooking a lobster that is alive tends to be easy when people use some common sense tips. These suggestions could help them prepare a restaurant worthy meal. They also can add sides during the preparation process for easier meal creations.




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