Lobster Tails:

The Best of the Best

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The lobster tail is undoubtedly the best part of the whole crustacean. With most lobster orders being for these tasty tails, the reasons of their popularity are not hard to decipher, as not only is most of the lobster meat found in the tail, it is usually the easiest part to eat. So if you are a lobster lover, read on to know some foodie facts about your favorite food.

Fact 1: What is commonly known as the lobster tail is not just the crustacean’s tail. When the lobster tail is served, the portion called the tail also includes the abdomen.

Fact 2: Lobster tails can be bought separately. It will either be frozen or cooked. If you can take the hassle, cooking a whole live lobster and then extracting the tail meat is still the best way to go.

Fact 3: A lobster tail can be cooked in various ways - steamed, broiled, boiled, grilled and stuffed. The cooked meat is also used to make savory cakes, rolls, pies, soups and bisques.

Fact 4: The tell-tale signs that your lobster tail needs to be thrown into the trash are – the tail has not become firm and opaque after cooking, there is an odd odor, and that though the tail is firm post cooking, it crumbles at your touch.

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Fact 5: When cooked properly, the tail should be firm to the touch, opaque white in color and curled tight.

Fact 6: If you ordered a cooked lobster tail, you can keep in the refrigerator for a maximum of three days before they spoil.

Fact 7: Lobster tails are not only tasty, but they are also good for health. With lesser calories and saturated fats than chicken and turkey, you can eat your favorite food to your heart’s content.

Fact 8: While cooking a lobster, you may find a cluster of very small red balls. These are the roe or the eggs of the lobster. Many consider this a delicacy, akin to caviar.

Fact 9: One of the easiest ways to buy lobster tails is to go online. Not only will you find a huge variety to choose from, you can actually get a consult before you make a decision.

Fact 10: The lobster tail is the part that helps you to identify male and female lobsters. Flip the tail over to see the gender of your lobster. And if it happens to have eggs, it is kind of obvious.

Of these various nuggets of info, some decidedly are reasons why lobster tails are the most preferred parts of a lobster. Now don’t just keep this to yourself, go share these facts with your friends over a plate of lobster tails.

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