Is That Live Red Lobster the One For You?
By Zac Parker
Seafood is a very popular meal choice for people all over the world. Having it prepared perfectly is also important. Take a lobster for example. If you were to go to a restaurant and order the lobster for dinner, would you know what to look for when choosing the perfect one for your meal?
They look really interesting in the huge tank at the front of the restaurant. But what do you really know about them? If you ordered the lobster at red lobster for instance, would you know what you were looking for as you stared down into the tank filled with three feet of water and sixteen lobsters staring up at you?
First of all, the fresh lobsters should be alive. If it is not alive, don”t give it a thought. Fresh lobsters at red lobster are kept in a cold water tank until they are chosen for cooking. The smaller ones, under two pounds are generally the most tender.
Secondly, if you are looking for a nice meaty fresh red lobster, the females are the way to go. Their tails are heartier leading on that there is more meat in them. They also can have eggs inside which have not yet been fertilized by a male. They are a very tasty addition to the meal.
Next, you may want to choose a younger lobster as opposed to the older lobsters because they are generally more tender. Age can sometimes be determined by the size of the lobster. You may want to ask where the lobsters came from to get a better reading on the age and size. Some warm-water lobsters are larger, but younger than the cold-water counterparts which may be the same size, but older. It would be easier to judge knowing from which region they arrived. The older they are, the tougher they may be.
Also, it is important to know that when lobsters come to the table, they are almost always red. This is not so when you are staring at them in the tank. They sometimes have a green, yellow or blue tint with hints of red in some places. The only lobster that doesn”t turn red while cooking is the white lobster. The color will not affect the way the lobster tastes.
In conclusion, when choosing a fresh live lobster it is important to choose what meets your particular taste. You can pick the one that is young or old, female or male, whichever will satisfy you.
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