Title: Lobster Buying Guide: How and Where to Buy Live Lobster - 2021 - MasterClass
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Lobster Buying Guide: How and Where to Buy Live Lobster
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4 Common Types of Lobster
3 Things to Consider When Buying Lobster
How to Choose the Right Size Lobster
Where to Buy Live Lobster
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Content: Since soft-shell lobsters have yet to grow into their new shells, you’ll find water in between the shell and the meat. Hard-shell lobsters, on the other hand, have a higher meat yield because they have grown into their shells. Since soft-shell lobsters do not ship well, you should only eat them locally. Male vs. female: For cooking purposes, the differences between male and female lobsters are negligible. Female lobsters have roe, which may be used for making coral oil or as a garnish for dishes. Typically, though, fishermen release egg-bearing females to reproduce and keep the lobster population stable. How to Choose the Right Size Lobster
In general, look for lobsters on the smaller end of the scale. Whole lobsters range in size from one-and-a-quarter-pound “chicks” to jumbo lobsters (three to four pounds). In Maine, the minimum size for legal harvest is one pound, and some areas enforce a maximum size as well, to protect older, larger lobsters.