Title: Shell Games: Hard Shell Lobster Versus Soft Shell Lobsters—Which is Better?
Headings: Shell Games: Hard Shell Lobster Versus Soft Shell Lobsters
Shell Games: Hard Shell Lobster Versus Soft Shell Lobsters
Page Contents
When do Lobsters Shed or Molt?
Lobster Molting Facts
What is a soft shell lobster?
So What’s The Difference Between Soft Shell and Hard Shell Lobsters
Why are Soft Shell Lobsters Cheaper
Which Lobster Travels Best? Go for the Hard Shell!
When are Hard Shell Lobsters Available
Online Lobster. Are You Getting Your Clams Worth?
Soft or Hard Shell Lobsters: Which Should You Order?

Content: Sure, soft shell lobsters are easier to crack, but hard shell lobsters have a better texture and are full of meat from claws to tail. FACT: If you squeeze the sides of the lobster’s body, the soft shell will yield to pressure, while the hard shell will be firm, brittle and tightly packed. Which Lobster Travels Best? Go for the Hard Shell! Generally speaking, the firmer the lobster’s shell, the longer the lobster will live out of water. Lobster dealers sometimes refer to soft shell lobsters as low quality. It’s not that they don’t taste as good, rather in their weakened post-molt condition soft-shell lobsters don’t transport well. Hard shell lobsters live about 24-36 hours out of water; Soft shell lobsters can live anywhere from 3-15 hours out of water.