If you grew up playing The Sims like I did, then you know exactly what lobster thermidor is. Or at least, you know what it is in the context of the popular RPG (role playing game): Its the final meal your simulated character learns after studying the culinary arts over the course of a few … Read more
If you want to bring an air of sophistication and celebration to your dinner table without spending hours in the kitchen, a surf and turf dinner might be the perfect solution. With the right ingredients and a bit of planning, you can pull off an effortless meal that looks (and tastes!) over the top—and we’ve … Read more
If youve ever wondered how to boil lobster, this recipe is for you. Ive got an easy set of step-by-step instructions on how to cook a whole lobster New England style for a delicious lobster dinner. Growing up in New England, it was common to find live lobsters in tanks at many local grocery stores. … Read more
With its delicate and sweet taste, fresh lobster can almost stand on its own. However, you can enhance its natural flavour profile significantly using certain herbs and spices. Many lobster recipes, ranging from Thermidor to langouste a la vanille to lobster rolls, rely on these seasonings to achieve their distinctive and popular flavours. In this … Read more
We have all been there. You decide it is time to treat yourself to a fresh lobster in Maine or New Hampshire. Maybe its a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. I mean, lets be honest. Lobster is pretty expensive. So you decide youre worth the $35 meal. You get to cracking. Crack the claws, … Read more
This recipe for lobster chowder is the perfect way to usher in fall. Its rich, flavorful and loaded with big chunks of lobster meat and sweet summer corn. Chowder is a humble soup. Its essentially peasant food for fishermen, made with inexpensive cuts of fish or shellfish (you know, like clams) and whatever odds and … Read more
Steamed lobster is a classic and delicious way to enjoy this tasty crustacean. When cooking lobster, timing is critical. Undercook it and the meat will be rubbery and translucent. Cook it too long and the meat becomes tough and chewy. So how long exactly should you steam a lobster for tender, flaky, perfectly cooked meat? … Read more
South African lobster tails have become increasingly popular in recent years, gaining a reputation as a delicious and sustainable seafood option But what exactly are South African lobster tails, and are they worth the often high price tag? Let’s take a deep dive into this seafood delicacy. South African lobster tails come from a type … Read more
Many parts make up a lobster, and some parts are not all as well known as others. Actually, once you take a closer look at a whole lobster, some of what you see might be a mystery. In this section, we’ll walk you through the major lobster parts you’ll notice when you handle, cook or … Read more
Situated in strip malls and along highways throughout the United States, Red Lobster is among the most well-known chain restaurants in the country. Its a proverbial seafood haven, bringing the bounty of the sea to all corners of America at reasonable prices. Its menu is brimming with specials and iconic classics, from the aptly named … Read more