Maine lobster is beloved for its sweet, succulent meat and satisfyingly briny flavor. For seafood lovers, few culinary treats compare to a freshly steamed or boiled Maine lobster, straight from the icy Atlantic waters. But achieving that tender flaky texture and just-right doneness requires knowing exactly how long to boil your Maine lobsters. Overcook them … Read more
Lobster is a delicious delicacy that many people love to indulge in. However, cooking live lobster at home can be an intimidating and messy process. If you want to enjoy the sweet taste of lobster without the hassle of cooking it yourself, purchasing pre-cooked lobster meat is a great option. But where can you buy … Read more
Heres a fun fact: 50% of lobster purchasers actually dont know how to cook lobster tails. Ever since Maine Lobster Now™ first opened its doors, our customers have been asking us how to perfectly boil, broil, bake, steam, or grill their lobster tails. Lobster tail is a delicious and luxurious seafood treat. However, properly cooking … Read more
Lobster is one of the most prized and delicious seafood delicacies. However, given that lobsters are predominantly caught along the Northeast coastlines of the US and Canada, enjoying fresh lobster can be challenging if you don’t live near the areas where they are caught. For lobster lovers everywhere, having fresh lobster shipped directly to your … Read more
Lobster Thermidor is a French dish that has classically been associated with decadence, and its easy to see why. Aside from the pricy shellfish and cognac it cooks in, other rich ingredients include heavy cream, butter, and Gruyere cheese. Even the presentation isnt subtle with the cooked lobster meat incorporated into a highly-flavored cream sauce … Read more
Lobster is one of the most decadent and delicious seafood treats that seafood lovers adore. But before being cooked, raw lobster meat has its unique appearance that distinguishes it from other types of seafood. So what does raw lobster meat look like exactly? Let’s find out. Raw lobster meat is translucent gray and has a … Read more
Sweet, mellow lobster is an ocean delicacy for good reason: the meat from these flavorful crustaceans makes a delicious addition to a sandwich roll, a creamy seafood pasta, and even an Eggs Benedict. But many seafood aficionados insist that the best way to enjoy this maritime treat is to eat the lobster whole, which can … Read more
Piggybacking lobster tails is a unique preparation method that results in an elegant, restaurant-quality presentation. By lifting the succulent lobster meat to rest atop the shell, piggybacking showcases the tender meat while allowing for quicker, more even cooking. While the technique requires some skill, mastering how to piggyback lobster tails is easier than it looks … Read more
Lobster mushrooms are the result of a parasitic fungus Hypomyces lactifluorum infecting another mushroom, usually Russula brevipes. The lobster mushroom infection covers the host in a hard red-orange shell, and completely alters its consistency, flavour, shape, and even DNA. By all accounts, Hypomyces lactiflourum only infects edible mushrooms, though caution is advised due to possible … Read more
Seafood in general is long hailed as some of the healthiest food we can eat. But we all know that almost any food when eaten in excess may not be healthy for our bodies. We hear a lot of questions about lobster meat, particularly lobster tail, and its nutritional value. Is Maine lobster healthy? If … Read more