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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What does lobster taste like?
Is it fishy like tuna?
Iv always wanted to try it since watching flash dance... Where she was eating bits of one very seductively! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I've never had lobster. So, this is a first for me. Not sure what it tastes like.
..And it's fresh. Just got it this morning. Not a fan of things with outer shells. I usually prefer lean meat - but, hey. Venturing on to the unknown..
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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the accepted humane way (if its live of course) is to put it in the freezer for 2 hours to send it into a "hibernation" state and then just drop into boiling water. told this by a friend whos a chef when i had one given to me, some say to just drop it into boiling water without freezing as it kills them instantly. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Are the lobsters brown or pink?
If they are pink they have been boiled already. If brown you need to cook them
We just have lots of different melted buttery dips. One with lemon, one with chilli or whatever comes to hand. It doesn't need much.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Lobster Thermidor is like anal sex.
You rarely get either at home."
Here how to make it .. I just love this and make it a lot .
2 cooked lobsters
For the butter
150ml dry white wine
1 shallot, very finely chopped
handful tarragon leaves, chopped
handful parsley leaves, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
juice 1/2 lemon
pinch paprika
dash Tabasco sauce
5 tbsp parmesan, finely grated
140g butter, softened.
1.First make the butter. Put the wine and shallot into a pan, then bring to the boil and simmer until nearly dry. Tip into a bowl to cool, mix all the ingredients together, roll into a log, using cling film or foil, then chill to harden.
2.Snap away the claws from the lobster. Using a large knife, cut the lobster in half and wash the head cavity under cold water, then dry with kitchen paper. Lay the lobsters, cut side up, on a baking tray. Crack the claws and remove the claw meat. Divide claw meat between the head cavities. This can be done the day before and the lobster kept in the fridge ready for grilling.
3.Heat grill to high. Slice the butter into thin rounds and lay it along the lobsters so all the meat is covered. Grill for 5-8 mins until the butter is bubbling and starting to brown. Put the lobsters on plates, pouring any butter from the tray over them. Serve with new potatoes and some dressed salad leaves.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Is it still alive?"
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If its fresh ignore the "stick a squewer in its head" wont work as its brain is so small that its nearly impossible to hit it..
There isnt really a humane way of killing it..
Get a really really big pan and bring to a rolling boil..
Drop lobster in and boil for 12 mins MAX!
Google Rick Stiens Thermador Sauce!
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
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 That's like asking why do most meats change colour when cooked!
Love Lobster, the claws are the best bits, hard worth but so worth getting in there.... Crab is yummy too.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
That's like asking why do most meats change colour when cooked!
Love Lobster, the claws are the best bits, hard worth but so worth getting in there.... Crab is yummy too...."
Its the pigment in the shell.. .. |
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over a year ago
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
What colour is it now - black?  "
...oooh, i can get a burger bun and keep some aside for you. Ever had a lobster burger?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
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Did you hear it scream? |
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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
What colour is it now - black?
...oooh, i can get a burger bun and keep some aside for you. Ever had a lobster burger?
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Nah that's far too posh for me. Have you got any fish fingers? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
What colour is it now - black?
...oooh, i can get a burger bun and keep some aside for you. Ever had a lobster burger?
Nah that's far too posh for me. Have you got any fish fingers?"
I've got lobster claws. Does that count? That's a certain kind of finger isn't it?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Ooooh keep us posted with the finished result
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...well, i've never had lobster. And from the smell coming out the oven - it's not for me.
I'm looking forward to my king prawn stir fry with mixed pickle and brown rice mmm
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
Did you hear it scream?"
...it gave me the look that your cat gives lol
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"Is it still alive?
It's dead now..its being cooked lol.
...right bang in the oven.
And it was brown when i bought it. Wonder why it changes colour.
Did you hear it scream?
...it gave me the look that your cat gives lol
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it's not screaming just the steam whistling out the cracks mind you, you would whistle if dropped in boiling water |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ooooh keep us posted with the finished result
...well, i've never had lobster. And from the smell coming out the oven - it's not for me.
I'm looking forward to my king prawn stir fry with mixed pickle and brown rice mmm
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errr is it a good smell or an oh my gawd I'm burning type smell....?! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Ooooh keep us posted with the finished result
...well, i've never had lobster. And from the smell coming out the oven - it's not for me.
I'm looking forward to my king prawn stir fry with mixed pickle and brown rice mmm
errr is it a good smell or an oh my gawd I'm burning type smell....?!"
I'm guessing it's the smell of lobster. The fire alarm hasn't gone off yet.
...i don't smell burning. Well, not yet. I usually end up burning the handles of the pan somehow.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Lobster Thermidor is like anal sex.
You rarely get either at home. Here how to make it .. I just love this and make it a lot .
2 cooked lobsters
For the butter
150ml dry white wine
1 shallot, very finely chopped
handful tarragon leaves, chopped
handful parsley leaves, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
juice 1/2 lemon
pinch paprika
dash Tabasco sauce
5 tbsp parmesan, finely grated
140g butter, softened.
1.First make the butter. Put the wine and shallot into a pan, then bring to the boil and simmer until nearly dry. Tip into a bowl to cool, mix all the ingredients together, roll into a log, using cling film or foil, then chill to harden.
2.Snap away the claws from the lobster. Using a large knife, cut the lobster in half and wash the head cavity under cold water, then dry with kitchen paper. Lay the lobsters, cut side up, on a baking tray. Crack the claws and remove the claw meat. Divide claw meat between the head cavities. This can be done the day before and the lobster kept in the fridge ready for grilling.
3.Heat grill to high. Slice the butter into thin rounds and lay it along the lobsters so all the meat is covered. Grill for 5-8 mins until the butter is bubbling and starting to brown. Put the lobsters on plates, pouring any butter from the tray over them. Serve with new potatoes and some dressed salad leaves.
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FAB is so educational. Worst food poisoning I ever had was from a seafood salad inc lobster. Tread lightly..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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as a chef I have helped many lobsters on their way as humanly as possible. Chill to fool it into hibernation like state then using a sharp chef knife place tip at the rear of the head dead centre where it joins the body. quickly push down hard then bring knife laterally in effect to cut the head in half, takes a second and the lobster is instantly dead although nerves may function for a brief period after fooling people that its live, its not. Boil and serve with butter mmm mmm. |
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Oooh. It turned out fab! Tasted delicious...i tell you what, i sure did have a workout on my forearms (and not by traditional means lol) trying to crack open the claws lol.
...delicious. i like!
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Oooh. It turned out fab! Tasted delicious...i tell you what, i sure did have a workout on my forearms (and not by traditional means lol) trying to crack open the claws lol.
...delicious. i like!
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I use nutcrackers and/or a hammer. I'm glad you liked it. Now go and get some smoked salmon to try.
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"Oooh. It turned out fab! Tasted delicious...i tell you what, i sure did have a workout on my forearms (and not by traditional means lol) trying to crack open the claws lol.
...delicious. i like!
I use nutcrackers and/or a hammer. I'm glad you liked it. Now go and get some smoked salmon to try.
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Bloody hell. A hammer? I don't want to resurrect the poor creature lol.
Smoked salmon is on the list. And a normal salmon fillet shall be my back up plan.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
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"Oooh. It turned out fab! Tasted delicious...i tell you what, i sure did have a workout on my forearms (and not by traditional means lol) trying to crack open the claws lol.
...delicious. i like!
I use nutcrackers and/or a hammer. I'm glad you liked it. Now go and get some smoked salmon to try.
Bloody hell. A hammer? I don't want to resurrect the poor creature lol.
Smoked salmon is on the list. And a normal salmon fillet shall be my back up plan.
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Smoked salmon is a starter.
I use the hammer when I am trying to crack everything open to get the meat out to use for something like lobster and chilli linguine.
For the smaller lobsters I cut them open with a strong pair of scissors.
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"Oooh. It turned out fab! Tasted delicious...i tell you what, i sure did have a workout on my forearms (and not by traditional means lol) trying to crack open the claws lol.
...delicious. i like!
I use nutcrackers and/or a hammer. I'm glad you liked it. Now go and get some smoked salmon to try.
Bloody hell. A hammer? I don't want to resurrect the poor creature lol.
Smoked salmon is on the list. And a normal salmon fillet shall be my back up plan.
Smoked salmon is a starter.
I use the hammer when I am trying to crack everything open to get the meat out to use for something like lobster and chilli linguine.
For the smaller lobsters I cut them open with a strong pair of scissors.
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I need to buy some proper utensils. I'd end up taking my eye out.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I love Lobster, I have ordered 5 for New Years Eve, not sure what the woofer will make of them though... "
The pup (well, he's 18 months now), loved it when he snaffled a bit that fell on the floor.
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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago
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"I love Lobster, I have ordered 5 for New Years Eve, not sure what the woofer will make of them though...
The pup (well, he's 18 months now), loved it when he snaffled a bit that fell on the floor.
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Well mine has never seen a live Lobster.....I suspect he will want to play with them. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
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"I love Lobster, I have ordered 5 for New Years Eve, not sure what the woofer will make of them though...
The pup (well, he's 18 months now), loved it when he snaffled a bit that fell on the floor.
Well mine has never seen a live Lobster.....I suspect he will want to play with them. "
He won't if you take the bands off the big claws.
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