A large marine decapod crustacean living on the sandy rocky shoals of the continents, in the cold and warm waters of the oceans, in English it is called lobster, and in French it is called lobster. This is the definition of one of the most interesting and delicious inhabitants of the world's oceans.
The halo of lobster habitat is quite wide. They are fished from the northwestern coast of Africa to the northern seas of Norway. This type of lobster is called European, it is up to 90 cm long and weighs just over 10 kg.
Lobsters living in the Atlantic, although they are small in weight compared to European ones, are considered more valuable. They have a denser and more tasty meat.
In North America, along the coast from North Carolina to Labrador, lobsters are grown on special farms. They are up to 1 meter long and weigh over 20 kg.
There is an opinion that the large size of lobsters does not always confirm the taste. For example, in the Indian Ocean, rather small lobsters are caught, but their taste is much richer and more interesting.
Lobster meat is one of the most protein foods out there. It is more dietary than chicken or lean veal, but at the same time it is saturated with vitamins such as B12, B2, B3, B6, provitamin A. Contains iron, iodine, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, selenium. By the way, the selenium found in lobsters instantly improves human cognitive functions.
However, it should be remembered that lobster meat is difficult to digest, as it contains a large amount of mineral salts and protein and can serve as a source of cholesterol accumulation in the body.
You can buy lobsters canned, ice cream, or fresh. For the sale of live lobsters, special separate aquariums should be placed in supermarkets, because it is difficult for the rest of the marine life to get along with lobsters in a common tank. The freshness of a lobster can be determined by the way it moves its eyes and mustache (the more actively it is, the fresher it is).
The most delicious place in a lobster can be called the "neck" - the tail. In the legs and claws, the meat is denser, but also tastes excellent. Lobster caviar is generally considered a delicacy. Lobster liver is considered a great delicacy. It is located in the head, is green and is used to make sauces.
Special knowledge is required in order to butcher a lobster. To do this, you need a fish knife and special tongs. The lobster is placed on its back, the claws and paws are separated, and the meat is carefully removed from the shell.
The lobster meat tastes so good that it is enough to boil it for 15 minutes in salted water and nothing else is needed.
Each country has many of its own recipes for cooking lobster dishes. In the south of France, bouillabaisse, a soup made from seafood and lobster meat, is very popular, and the famous beigne buns stuffed with seafood cannot be cooked without lobster broth.
Lobster lasagna is very popular in Italy. In Japanese cuisine, which is rich in seafood dishes, dumplings and sushi with lobster meat take pride of place. Lobster stew in a special pan with ginger root and garlic is Asian cuisine.
The Thai way to cook lobster is to grill the meat on the grill. Lobster dishes are so varied that it is simply impossible to list them all.
Cooking lobster (lobster). Recipe
The belly of the lobster is cut open and the intestines and stomach are removed. The meat is washed and then immersed in hot water to which salt and parsley root are added. The lobster is cooked over very low heat for about half an hour.
While the lobster is boiling, prepare the sauce. Parsley, chopped tarragon onions, mustard are added to the wine. The mixture is boiled down by half.
Flour is fried in a frying pan in oil, then cream is added to it, everything is thoroughly mixed until thick and boiled a little. Then the wine mixture is added, everything is cooled a little. Whisk the egg yolk and heavy cream, add them to the sauce and beat well again. Then all that remains is to salt it and add pepper.
The finished lobster is served on a platter covered with lettuce leaves. The sauce is served separately.
