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Choosing To Have Your Live Lobster Shipped Can Bring About Some Challenges

By Patricia Barnes


When traveling to seaside destinations many people love to enjoy visiting seafood restaurants. While some are quite happy to eat cheaper fish, others will take the opportunity to spoil themselves by eating delicacies such as live lobster shipped directly from the Indian Ocean.

When initially caught a barnacle must be carefully handled to ensure that its meat does not toughen. The meat is best kept when the creatures are hand caught and then immediately placed in water of the same temperature. Barnacles that have been caught in nets generally end up being much tougher as a result of the trauma experienced during the catching process.

Much of the sea creatures that can be bought have been shipped frozen and in bulk. This is a terrible travesty as you will still pay the same price for frozen sea food unknowingly when eating in a restaurant. Ideally they should be transported in temperature regulated water and in tanks that are not too crowded as this too will affect the animal's stress levels.

Many companies even transport frozen barnacles in bulk so that more meat can be shipped in bulk. Frozen meat loses its flavor tremendously and is not worth the price that you are expected to pay for it. Ask your waiter before ordering to ensure that the meal you are buying is not pre- frozen.

Most good seafood restaurants will have them in an aquarium that is on display for you to choose from. This is the best way to ensure the quality of your food. Don't be too impressed by the fish that is larger than the rest, these ones are usually older and their meat is not as tasty. A medium sized hot red barnacle is the best bet for the tastiest seafood experience possible.

The process of catching them is also crucial for the sake of your meal. Ask around before eating barnacles at just any restaurant, to ensure that the chef who catches them does not frighten the fish. They will release adrenaline if they are frightened which will once again result in tougher meat. The key is to keep them as calm as possible.

These creatures must be cooked while fully calm. It is best if they are cooked in their original water and brought to the boil from a very low temperature. The creature will not notice that it is being cooked alive as it is a cold blooded animal and will nor feel the water temperature rising. Beware that some restaurants prefer to kill them beforehand to speed up cooking time, insist that yours is not killed before cooking.

Live lobster that gets supplied directly from the Indian Ocean is a true delicacy that everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. If you are on vacation and want to try this mouth watering meal as the locals where the best seafood restaurant is. A good restaurant with a good reputation is likely to be your best bet for getting the finest quality lobster.




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