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Having Lobster Tails Shipped Correctly

By Dennis Cox


Different people like eating different things. Most people will agree, however, that once you start eating good sea food, it will quickly turn into one of your favorite meals. This will include anything from prawns, to even octopus. Some people may not have direct access to these marine creatures, and may need to have their lobster tails shipped. In order to make sure you get the best frozen products, there are some things to consider.

Most people buy frozen sea food, without thinking about how it got to them. When you are transporting these items, you need to ensure that they are totally frozen, to prevent delivering rotten items. Lobster, particularly, can go off very fast if not stored properly. If you think your items were not stored at the right temperatures, you can refrain from taking them and immediately contact the shipping company.

Sometimes, someone may open your items out of curiosity, or even with malicious intent. This is why you should check that all your containers are properly covered, and that the seals have not been cut. Anything that has been opened may have been compromised, and you should return it.

Once you get to look at the tails themselves, observe for any discoloration the meat. This might be black, yellow or grayish spots. This can be signs of physical damage, or infection by microorganisms. Normally, people buy either warm or cold water lobster. The cold water variety is more expensive, but is reputed to taste a lot better.

The person doing the shipping should be clean, and so should the vessel. In most cases, the ship might smell like fish but there should be no visible dirt. If you use someone whose methods of storage are unsanitary, you will be exposing yourself to contaminants, which could even make you feel sick. Ensure that when you get the sea food, you rinse it with cold water to clean it and get rid of any bacteria that may be on the surface.

It is advisable to buy the tails on the day you want to eat them. Most people consider the tails as the most delicious part of the lobster, and therefore, may acquire them for special occasions. If you buy them a day before, make sure to immediately freeze them. This will ensure you do not compromise the flavor and the quality of the purchase.

To get in touch with a reputable shipping company, you should ask around. You can get in touch with the people at the fish market, or hotels that serve seafood. If you can, it is better to select the produce in person. This might not be possible for everyone and some sellers, these days, have made it possible for you to make the purchase online, then you get it shipped.

Steaming, baking, and even grilling, are some of the various ways you can prepare this meat. The method you choose will be determined by your preferences, and also what you plan to serve as an accompaniment. Normally, a slice of lemon and a stick of butter are always included when serving the meal.




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