Showing posts with label live lobster. Show all posts
Showing posts with label live lobster. Show all posts

Friday, 12 April 2013

Bringing To You the Real Taste of Lobsters



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When it comes to lobsters endless ideas pop up in your head; there are so many of them that you feel confused while selecting a particular menu. Now, that you have fallen for lobsters already; you ensure that these crustaceans find a dominant place in your menu choice. Be it weekend dinners, parties, get-together or just a romantic getaway with your husband; you tend to make it a point to include the shellfish in your cuisine list. A majority of people who love lobsters often prefer the clawed monsters than the spiny variety which are less fleshy than the former. The clawed ones are really meaty and come from the deep freezing Atlantic waters along the coasts of New England. 

With the evolution of new tastes, chefs are coming up with recipes that are a breakthrough from boring cuisines served in our everyday life. Literally there are thousands of lobster recipes that come rolling soon after you click for a choice. The yummy recipes are floating everywhere across the globe; while some of them bear a pure Asian touch, others reveal a European or a staunch American flair. 

For example the lobster paella Valencia tastes excellent. Comprising a generous amount of steamed mussels, alongside lobster meat and bits of shrimps, the delicacy helps you explore the richness of Spanish cuisine culture. 

If you prefer to dine on lobsters with a continental flair, then don’t miss out on the curry lobster roll with shaved vegetables. The lime zest, shallots, cilantro and curry powder add to a refreshing essence.
If you are a true American and still want to delve into lobster dinner ideas, then it is out of the question to skip the unforgettable Maine lobster Benedict. The English muffins, the sautéed lobster meat, the poached eggs make a fantastic breakfast. 

It seems you want more!! Now, you can rely on the red lobster biscuits; absolutely meant for lobster fanatics. Even those who are too choosy about food will love to have this delicious home-made seafood treat. 

For those who are in love with the rich spicy essence of Indian cuisine will never miss out on this lobster coconut curry that has been alluring the taste-buds of gourmands from across the world. There are certain Asian cuisines that have been satisfying people since generations. The delicious coconut curry reflects on the richness of Asian culinary art. 

Now, you can prepare these lobster dishes online and get set for a delicious dinner with family and friends.

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

Serve Lobster Delicacies to make your Dinner Special



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For those who absolutely love seafood, lobster dishes are a must. Lobster is considered to be one of the tastiest seafood. The ocean has to offer various sorts of delicacies like different sorts of fish, crabs, squid or calamari, octopus, oysters, mussels, clams, prawns, shrimps and many more but the most popular and most delicious sea creature happens to be the good old lobster. 

Lobsters are best found in Maine and people from all over the world crave for the taste of Maine lobsters. Lobsters from Maine are exported to different corners of the world and loved by seafood lovers throughout the world. People visit restaurants to savor the taste of lobsters but now you can also make them at home.
That’s right. Now you can cook up a storm in your own kitchen and master the skills of cooking live and frozen lobsters. You can try out Lobster dinner for a great dining experience because a lobster dish can complete your dinner in the most delectable way. There are various ways in which you can eat your lobster.

Boiled Lobster

Boiling the lobster live is probably the best way you can cook it. Boiled lobsters are utterly delicious. However, you do need guts to cook a live lobster. Boiling something that is still moving can be difficult and the bravest of the brave at times feel nervous before boiling a live lobster. The best way to eat a boiled lobster is by covering it in melted butter and adding dashes of lemon juice. 

Lobster Salads

Try the fresh approach by making salads with lobster meat. There are various ways in which you can make a lobster salad. The best and easiest way is by combining the shredded lobster meat with celery, bell peppers, onions, mayonnaise and pepper. This is the most basic way of preparing a lobster salad. There are various other ways in which a lobster salad can be prepared.

Lobster Pizza

Now you can add your favorite seafood to the world’s most popular dish. That’s right. Now you can add lobster meat to your favorite pizza topping and make it yummy. You can also add shrimps and prawns to the pizza and make it a lovely seafood pizza.

Lobster Pasta
 
There are very few foodies who do not like the taste of pasta. Next time you are making some pasta, add lobster meat to the sauce. The lobster enhances the flavor of the pasta all together. Lobster pasta is a favorite with people of all ages.

There are various other ways in which you can cook lobsters and if you are a true foodie, lobsters should be your favorite seafood.

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Boiling Helps Retain the Real Flavors of Maine Lobster



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There are endless ways to cook a live lobster; now that these sea-creatures have become a popular cuisine choice people are hardly interested in having beef and other meaty dishes. A majority of times people are dining on them because seafood is really interesting. When you search for seafood, a sea of options comes your way; so much so that you tend to get lost in them. Nowadays, Maine lobsters have become quite popular in the world of food because they tend to yield yummy delicacies. Surprisingly, a few decades back, those from the elite community refrained from having lobsters because the latter was considered a food choice for the poverty-stricken. Later on such notions had changed making lobster the most preferred choice amongst gourmands. 

Lobster delicacies are prepared in a number of ways; but the one thing that a person should keep in mind while cooking lobsters is that he/she should collect some seawater before the sea monsters are dunked in a pot for boiling. Most chefs believe that sea water helps lock the taste and freshness of lobster meat. If you think it is quite weird to collect seawater for boiling lobsters and then mix salt in a pot of water. It will simply do the magic. A breakthrough from the stereotypical menu, lobsters are tasty and are known to offer nutritional benefits to mankind. 

Lobsters can be boiled, broiled, steamed and grilled; a majority of chefs recommend the boiled or steamed cooking because it helps capture the luscious oceanic taste for long. Sea or salt water is best suited for a boil. In case if you wish to surprise yourself with a delectable oceanic touch, then go for Maine picks; they are the best you will ever find. Some say, boiling takes much less time; it’s in fact the best way to retain the royal taste of a Main lobster, the fleshiest crustacean variety alive. Some even say that boiling helps the meat come out faster; in fact it is considered one of the best lobster cooking approaches. 

Among the different ways of cooking a live lobster, boiling deserves special mention because it helps retain the nutritional benefits of the sea monster. If fetching Atlantic waters seem like a far cry to you, then the one thing you can do is add some sea salt to the fluid. The salt helps balance the pure Atlantic essence in a lobster.

 So, what are you waiting for? Book your live Maine lobster now.

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Let Maine Pamper You with Fleshy and Tasty Lobsters



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Who doesn’t crave for premium Maine lobster meat? Maine’s specialty lobsters have been serving the world with their “Oh-so-delicious” taste and have become a part of gourmet cuisines.  From special buffet lunch to mouthwatering barbeque dinners, these sumptuously delicious sea-water creatures have secured a definite position in our heart; so much so that we hardly give other conventional food items a try, these days. 

A majority of the fresh lobster meat sold everyday come from pure breed and newly picked lobsters that thrive in the serenity of the deep Atlantic waters. Every morning the fishermen pick thousands of them and sell them in the market. 

In order to ensure superb quality meat, the fishermen will take the trouble of waking early in the morning to get the freshest picks. The best thing about Maine lobsters is that they are of pure breed and their meat don’t contain any percentage of preservatives. Additionally, foodies have noticed that Maine lobster meat generally taste a bit sweet. The reason for this is the fact that the freezing waters of the Atlantic add to the sweetness in the flavor of Maine lobster meat. 

Why are Maine lobsters the best sellers? 

If you want to gorge on quality lobster meat,  then order those from Maine. With the availability of the internet, you can now buy Maine lobster online. Customers from across the country can taste the best of lobster meat because of quick delivery facilities. During shipping and delivery, the lobster meat is handled by professionals who consider taking step minutely in order to see that the meat is packaged most appropriately. Packaging and delivery efficiency actually helps lock the freshness of lobsters ordered by customers. 

Maine lobsters and nutritional facts

Since lobsters are usually low on calories and fat content; they really tend to make nutritious meals. Additionally it has also been learnt that a lobster is rich in amino acid, Vitamins and minerals which are most important for the human body to function properly. However, it’s a known fact that too much of lobster consumption can spoil your digestive system. 

Tips for eating Maine lobster 

Whether you are a pro with Maine lobsters or are a newbie; you should follow certain tips for eating these delicious sea creatures:
  • Wear the bib
  • Twist the claws
  • Crack the claw with a nut cracker
  • Separate the tail from the body and break tail flippers
  • Use a fork and insert into the tail to push out the flesh
  •  Separate the underside shell from the body and eliminate the tomalley
  •  Crack the shell and halve the body. Squeeze out the meat

Monday, 4 March 2013

Buy Fresh and Live Lobsters for a Scrumptious Palate



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Sea foods are the ultimate choice for connoisseurs of good foods. It’s no secret that these foods are good for health and contain almost all the required nutrients. Lobsters are one of the most preferred sea foods and a better choice when it comes about easy digestion. 

Maine is world famous for the quality of lobsters it produces. This food stuff is exported to various parts of the world from Maine. Such is the popularity of Maine lobsters that each year lobster festival is organized at the coastal region. This year in 2013, Maine Lobster Festival will take place from July 31 to August 4. 

The five days of fun and feast on the magnificent Maine coast attracts eyes from around the world. Several events are scheduled in between the five days of Maine lobster festival. These events include arts and crafts, cooking contest, entertainment, coronation, etc.  

Online shops provide you fresh and live lobster pieces

The popularity of lobsters is widened by the online shops which cater fresh pieces of lobsters to seafood aficionados. Now, you do not have to visit the marketplace to procure the fresh and live pieces, just make an order on the online shops and these are delivered at your doorstep. 

You should always go for fresh pieces to prepare a delicious lobster recipe. Pieces which are not fresh might not produce the yummy taste you crave for. It’s not a surety that shops at the marketplace are available with fresh stocks; a few of them can even sell dead and yellowish pieces to you. 

So always prefer to buy live lobster online, if you truly run with a desire to cook scrumptious lobster recipes. Once you have bought the lobsters, storage is a tricky process to continue with. You must exercise utmost care and perfection while storing the lobster pieces. 

Tips to store a live lobster
  • Most of the online shops put rubber bands on the mouth of lobsters for safety purpose. After the delivery, when you are to start storage process, do not remove the rubber bands from lobster’s mouth otherwise they might eat away your fingers.  
  • Wrap the lobsters in a moist layer of newspaper to keep them sluggish to come out from the wet paper bag. A moist lobster is always nice to cook.
  • A lobster with hard shell is likely to stay alive for 36 to 48 hours. You can keep the live pieces of lobsters in a bag or container, also place iced up gel pack inside the bag or container.
  • Always place lobsters in the bottom shelf of refrigerator so as to avoid contaminating other food stuffs. 
  • Keep in mind that lobsters can remain alive in the refrigerator maximum for 48 hours, exceeding the time limit may produce dead lobster syndrome. So, cook it within the 48 hours of delivery.