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American Lobster | Local Lobster From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas
American Lobster | Local Lobster From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas
American Lobster | Local Lobster From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas
American Lobster | Local Lobster From New England, United States of America | TasteAtlas

American lobster

(Maine lobster, Atlantic lobster, Canadian lobster, True lobster, Northern lobster, Canadian reds)

American lobster (lat. Homarus americanu), also known as Maine lobster, Atlantic lobster, Canadian lobster, true lobster, northern lobster, and Canadian Reds, is considered the heaviest crustacean in the world, and can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America.


It usually reaches 8-24 inches (20-60 cm) and there are several color variants, but it's typically blueish green or brown-red. It displays the pearliest meat that is succulent, juicy, and tender when gently boiled, steamed, or grilled with some hot, melted butter and a drizzle of lemon juice.


American lobster is so prized that it regularly gets exported to luxury restaurants across the globe. The meat is also a base for many chowders, bisques, and salads, and a key ingredient in another Maine specialty - the lobster roll, where the cooked meat gets brushed with melted butter and stuffed into long hot dog rolls with their tops cut off, a delicacy that is both soft and succulent.


The largest one ever caught in Maine measured 36 inches from tail to nose, so it is no wonder that the American lobster is considered to be one of the biggest and best lobsters one can taste, regarding both texture and flavor.

 

Types of American lobster

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Lobster Dish

Boiled Maine Lobster

Boiling is the most popular and simplest way of preparing a Maine lobster. Live lobsters are plopped into a large pot of boiling water seasoned with sea salt and cooked ... Read more

Sandwich

Maine-style Lobster Roll

One of New England cuisine staples, the Maine-style lobster roll consists of a chilled lobster salad tucked into New England-style split-top buns. The lobster salad, at ... Read more

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Lobsters 'R' Us

American Lobster

Lower L'Ardoise, Canada

5.0

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The Americian lobster is one of the world’s most prized seafood delicacies and the lobsters offered by Lobsters 'R' Us stand out for their exceptional freshness, flavor, and quality. The cold environment slows their growth, allowing for a natural bui... READ MORE
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Clearwater Seafoods

American Lobster

Bedford, Canada

4.9

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Clearwater Premium Hardshell Fresh Lobster is a high-quality delicacy, wild-caught from the cold, pristine waters of the North Atlantic, renowned for its succulent, firm texture and naturally sweet flavor. These lobsters are sustainably harvested and... READ MORE
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Seacore Seafood

American Lobster

Vaughan, Canada

4.7

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American Lobster from Seacore Seafood is an extremely valued product, known for its rich meat and delicate texture. These lobsters come from the cold waters of the northeastern coast of North America, primarily from the Canadian province of Nova Scot... READ MORE

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