Tender, succulent and juicy—those qualities best describe fresh lobster meat. Want to prepare your own? Here are a few buying tips to keep in mind.
Know where
Find places near you that sell lobsters. You could check out markets with tanks overcrowded with lobsters. If you can get to a reputable supplier nearby, though, that’s a good place to start.
Keep the bands on
If you’re near enough to buy them straight from New England suppliers—lucky you!—then you already know enough not to remove the rubber bands on the claws.
Pick a type
There are two types of lobsters—the hard-shell and soft-shell lobsters. Meat from soft-shell lobsters tends to taste sweeter, which makes it a favorite of many seafood lovers. Hard-shell lobster meat, though, comes with a bit of a fishier taste. They’re tougher too, so they travel much better than soft-shell lobsters, the Food Republic says.
Order online
Don’t know any lobster places near you? Don’t have the time or inclination to go out there and shop around? No worries. If you want a stress-free and convenient way of getting the meat you need, think about putting in an order for fresh lobster meat online. Look for a trustworthy supplier and you should be good to go.
Read buying instructions
Before you call, make sure to read through the buying instructions posted on the company’s site. That way, if you have any questions, you won’t have to waste time making a call when reading through the instructions will do.
Cook it right away
Cook the lobster as soon as possible. Lobsters start to consume their nutrients as soon as they are out of the water. That’s why keeping them in a tank for too long or buying from a grocery that sells lobsters in overcrowded tanks isn’t a good idea either.
