American Lobster - Homarus americanus
Shellfish << American Lobster
Range:
New England and the Gulf of Maine
Seasonality:
Year-round
During the bad weather, lobsters from lobster ponds where they are stored.
Method of Capture:
Trap
Sustainability Consideration:
The bait used for the capture is not sustainably caught and is destroying the east coast herring runs.
Size Range:
1 to 5 pounds
Flavor and Texture:
Sweet, beautiful flavor and firm meaty and tender flake texture
Cooking Tips:
Boil, steam, bake like a New Englander, broil, grill, stuff, serve raw