How to Cook Fresh Lobster

It is a well-known fact that live and fresh lobsters are safe for eating. So, before cooking a live lobster you should know about its type. For instance, if you bring home a hard-shelled lobster, you must know that it can possibly survive for two days, if preserved in the right manner. However, a soft-shelled one can only live for a few hours when it is thrown out of the water. This is the reason why it becomes important to know the nature and type of lobster you are buying.

When you have made your mind to spend your money on shrimp and lobsters, it is advisable to both buy and cook them on the same day. This will almost completely eliminate the risk of food poisoning, arising out of eating seafood. Store the lobsters inside your refrigerator for a considerable period of time. And do not worry about losing them as they are not good movers out of the water.

Cooking live lobsters for the first time can be a bit tricky. Though grilled lobsters are a popular choice, boiling and steaming these sea creatures can prove to be a lot easier and safer for you the first time round. As the usual practice is to cook the lobsters alive, you should treat the poor creatures as kindly as possible before that. The cleanest and the easiest method would be to place them inside the freezer for about 30 minutes before taking them for cooking. The lobsters would be almost asleep by then and hence would not feel the pain when you start the cooking process.

The buying part of a live lobster and the shrimp is equally as important as the cooking process. You must be absolutely certain about what you are looking for. When you go to the market you will notice that the Maine lobster is the most popular and common type out of all the lobster species. This type of lobster is known for its taste and aroma. It is important for you to hold the lobster in your hand before buying it. First of all, you will have to find a lobster which is more active. The more it moves around, the better it is. The lobsters that may appear tired may be very close to dying. These lethargic types would not prove good for your health. Hold the lobsters firmly and try to squeeze their body. This method will help you to judge whether the one you are holding in your hand is hard-shelled or a soft-shelled lobster. As mentioned earlier, the hard-shelled ones survive longer, and therefore make a good buy. However, if you are not sure for yourself, then ask the salesperson, he would help you out.
 
While buying a live lobster, you would also be better served if you bring a cooler for transporting them to your home. This would be the most practical solution for keeping the lobsters as fresh as possible unless you stay very close to the market.