Both
Lobster And Shellfish Are Taste Bud Titans
by
Shannon Linden
No one should miss the
opportunity to sit down to a dinner of fresh shellfish.
Living near a coastline would obviously be the easiest
way to enjoy such a dinner. Although residents of
inland communities may not have as easy access, they
may step out to the local fishmonger or restaurant
in the area specializing in fresh shellfish who likely
have their produce shipped in fresh on a daily basis.
A more convenient option is to purchase fresh shellfish
from a reputable online store. As Fedex offers overnight
delivery within the continental US, you can enjoy
a fresh seafood meal on a regular basis without having
to settle for the poor substitute of a frozen entree.
Lobster is, of course, the greatest dish among all
seafood. However, the first person to try and eat
one must have been courageous, and they were not popular
for many years. A little known fact is that lobster,
though now an expensive delicacy, was once the food
of the lower class. Though this is true, it's probably
of little consolation when one has to pay $11.95 per
pound in stores, or as much as $29.95 in a restaurant.
Most times, it's best to order lobster online to ensure
that you are getting it as fresh as possible. That
way, one can order it fresh from the coast on which
it was caught and have it shipped direct, even to
the deserts of Arizona.
When
preparing lobster at home purchase one live and kicking
from your local fish market or seafood counter and
bring them home. Be certain not to store them in fresh
water as that will kill them, just seal them up in
the fridge and plan to at them that evening as lobster
doesn't keep very well.
This
is the difficult thing. Depressingly, every lobster
will sacrifice him or herself for your dinner, and
you are the person to cause this occurrence. In order
to be as humane as possible, you may release them
into a pot of fiercely boiling water, or you can kill
them first by sticking a knife swiftly between the
body and the head in order to instantly kill them.
Selecting the latter option means steaming them in
a smaller quantity of water. Grilling your lobster
is also an option.
When
it's time to enjoy some lobster, don't be shy or hold
back. Add the lemon and the butter that taste so good
and enjoy the delicious meat within the shell. You
may even find the edible tomalley or red roe within
the shell as well as an extra treat.
Lobster
doesn't have to be the only dish served at this kind
of ocean-themed meal. Fresh shellfish such as mussels,
steamer clams, oysters, shrimp and crayfish are all
delicious ways to enjoy the gifts of the sea. Mussels
are excellent when scrubbed and steamed in water,
wine or broth. Steamer clams are dipped in their own
broth after steaming to remove any remaining sand.
Oysters are perhaps the most versatile of all, being
popular fried, baked and even raw.
If
these kinds of seafood are all still somewhat frightening,
there is another choice for the light hearted. The
option of going into your grocer and purchasing a
bit of clam chowder is always open. Fresh fish isn't
bad either, but you'll still get that briny taste
of the ocean. Serve with oyster crackers, a dash of
cream and lots of ground black pepper. Lastly, enjoy
and pretend your on the beach.
A
delicious dish of fresh
shellfish is a pleasure available now to all of
us, thanks to reputable online vendors, who send fresh
seafood overnight anywhere in the continental USA.
However, the king of seafood is undeniably lobster
and you can get fresh ones through online vendors
who ship them from the coast. To cook at home, buy
it live and cook and eat on the same day. It can be
boiled, steamed or grilled and eat with lemon and
butter added for that delicious taste. Other seafood
to savor includes mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp,
crayfish and langoustines, not to forget clam
chowder for soup and fresh fish.
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