Many individuals who try to cook live lobsters dont know how to do so properly. Ever since Maine Lobster Now™ first opened its doors, our customers have been asking us how they can steam, grill or boil their live lobsters to perfection. Cooking lobster to tender, sweet perfection is an art. Getting the timing just … Read more
As someone who loves indulging in a perfectly cooked lobster, I often get asked how to know when it’s ready. Lobster can seem intimidating to prepare at home, but with a few techniques and visual cues, you’ll be serving up tender, delicious lobster in no time. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the … Read more
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
Learning how to cook frozen lobster tails is relatively easy. The hard part will be deciding which way to prepare them—in the oven, grill, air fryer, or pot. Whether planning a special event or to have on hand, you can order fresh lobster tails ahead of time online and then freeze them yourself. That way, … 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
Learning how to cook frozen lobster tails is relatively easy. The hard part will be deciding which way to prepare them—in the oven, grill, air fryer, or pot. Whether planning a special event or to have on hand, you can order fresh lobster tails ahead of time online and then freeze them yourself. That way, … Read more
Every so often you hear something that catches your attention and immediately begs the question, “Really?!?” Such was case this past week as I was walking through the kitchen at Söntés. Chef Bryce was preparing to put monkfish on the menu when someone made an offhand comment: “You know monkfish is known as the ‘poor … Read more
Cooking lobster at home can seem intimidating, but with the right pot, it’s easier than you think. The pot is one of the most important factors in achieving tender, perfectly cooked lobster meat. The size, shape, and material of the pot impact cooking times, flavor, and how evenly the lobster cooks. In this guide, we’ll … Read more
Bertha Nunan, wife of a longtime lobsterman, shared her recipe with Yankee more than 30 years ago, in the June 1979 issue —Eds. “The secret to cooking lobsters is not to murder them. Give them a nice, slow, respectable way out. Don’t put them in boiling water, and don’t drown them in too much water. … Read more
Lobsters are considered a delicacy around the world, but the manner in which they’re killed is ghastly enough to make even the most seasoned seafood connoisseurs blanch. They’re slowly boiled alive, a process so unpleasant to witness that chefs will often leave the room while it’s happening. But are lobsters actually hurting when they’re boiled … Read more