Lobster - An Impressive and Delicious Species

By: Isabel Da Silva

You will feel like a King when eating fresh lobster and you never forget your first taste. Lobster is a delicacy and there are many ways to prepare and enjoy it.

However, before you dive in and take a bite, you may want to learn a little more about what lobster is, how to eat it, where to get it, and how to prepare it.

There are several varieties of lobster, including those with big claws and those without any claws. Squat lobsters, spiny lobsters and slipper lobsters have no claws. A lobster is a marine creature in the crustacean family.

Most people think of the reef lobster or the clawed lobster as the main ones to eat. Freshwater crawfish are a kind of lobster and are you can find them in lots of Creole and southern recipes).

If you love to try and eat seafood, you probably already like lobster and eat it when you can. It is not cheap but sometimes it is worth spending a little bit more than usual to eat some lobster, also known as the 'king of seafood'. The lobster has a regal appearance and sits majestically on the plate. You can smell the mouthwatering flavor before your first bite.

Usually, you will find the best prices (and best quality lobster) in fishing villages and coastal regions. The farther you are from the sea the higher the price. The average cost can range from $7.95 to $29.95 per pound depending on the location and the retailer.

If you are going to spend that amount of money on a meal, you need to be aware of how to best prepare the lobster. Preparation is easier than you might think. You should purchase one lobster for each person. The fishmonger might offer to steam the lobster for you before you take it away but it is best to take it home live to get the freshest and best taste from it.

Once you have prepared the meal, the best way to serve lobster is actually a very simple recipe. The steamed, boiled, or grilled lobster should be accompanied by a bib, butter, and lemon.

The simple lobster recipes tend to be the best way to enjoy the food. Lobster is a very special food and does not require a lot of frills to dress it up. If you do have leftovers (which is rare but might happen on occasion) you can take the lobster out of the shell and make lobster salad or a lobster po'boy sandwich for the following day's lunch.

Eating lobster can make you feel like a true foodie. Remember, you do not have to be a gourmet food snob to enjoy delectable dishes like lobster. As long as you understand where to buy the lobster, how to prepare it, and find a great lobster recipe, you are sure to have a meal to remember. If you are a lobster novice, try your hand at doing a little research in the form of visiting your favorite local seafood restaurant and ordering up!

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