How Do You Prepare A Lobster For Cooking?
Lobster is one of the most popular seafoods. Although high in protein, it has less fat, calories and cholesterol than beef, chicken and eggs. When purchasing a lobster, choose a busy fish market or grocery store with lots of turnover, since the quality of live lobster declines the longer it sits in a tank. Check to make sure the tank lobsters are moving and active, not lifeless. Select a lobster with a tail that snaps back when straightened and a thick, hard shell. Your lobster can be stored live for one day in a shallow pan or box in the refrigerator, covered with a wet cloth or damp layers of newspaper prior to cooking. Prepare the live lobster for boiling by placing it in your freezer for five to ten minutes to numb it. If you don’t have access to a freezer, rub the top of the lobster’s head or stomach for a few minutes, which will hypnotize it and help calm it down before cooking. Fill a large pot with enough water that will completely cover the lobster. Bring the pot of water to a
