Cooking Guide: Maine Lobster Meat (Claw & Knuckle)

Maine Lobster Meat (Claw & Knuckle) Cooking Guide

Note: Each package contains either 1 lbof Maine Lobster Meat. A sizable serving size is 4 oz.

Thawing Instructions:

1. For optimal texture and flavor, we recommend a slow thawing process. Place the snow Lobster meat in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
2. Once thawed, drain any liquid from the package.
3. Keep the thawed Lobster meat under refrigeration (at 40°F) and consume within 2-3 days.

Cooking Methods:

Warm Serving:

Preparing the Butter:

• In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
• Once the butter is melted, remove the pan from the heat.

• Add 1 lb of thawed Maine Lobster Meat, ensuring it's evenly spaced and submerged in the butter.
• Serve the lobster directly from the pan or transfer to a serving dish.

• Accompany with your choice of seasoning or unsalted drawn butter for dipping. Chopped chives or a sprinkle of parsley can enhance the flavor.

Note: Double the amount of butter if cooking additional lobster meat.

Cold Serving (Cocktail Style):

Preparation:

• Lightly pat thawed lobster meat dry with a paper towel after draining excess liquid.

• Arrange the thawed lobster meat on a cocktail platter.
• Optionally, place over ice to keep it chilled.

• Serve with cocktail sauce or unsalted drawn butter. Adding chopped chives or a squeeze of lemon can elevate the taste.

Lobster Salad Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb thawed Maine Lobster Meat
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Mixed greens or lettuce (optional)

• In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, and lemon juice.
• Cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
• Gently mix the ingredients until the lobster is well coated.
• Season with salt and pepper according to taste.

• Serve the lobster salad on its own or over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce.
• Optional: Garnish with a lemon wedge or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Lobster Rolls:

Warm Lobster Roll:

• Fill a toasted, buttered roll with warm buttered lobster meat.
• Optional: Top with a sprinkle of chives or parsley.

• Stuff a toasted, buttered roll with the prepared lobster salad.
• Optional: Add a leaf of lettuce for extra crunch.

Enjoy your deliciously prepared Maine Lobster Meat!