Lobster Gram Is A Great Gift

One unique and special gift to give a friend or relative is a Lobster Gram.  The recipient is given a certificate to be redeemed for a live mail-order lobster.  They can choose when it is delivered and enjoy fresh seafood even if they do not live near an ocean.

The most common methods of cooking live lobster is either boiling or steaming, but grilling produces excellent flavor as well. While steaming take a little longer, most professional chefs prefer this method of cooking.  Whichever method is chosen, care must be taken not to over cook the lobster because the result can be tough and less succulent meat that is stringy or mushy.

While cooking live lobster is quite easily done at home, the most important rule is to watch the time; when the shell turns bright red the lobster should be removed from the pot.  One little know tip is to use salted water so that the flavor of the meat is maintained.  When cooking your live lobster using sea water is optimal, but if that is not an option for you then you can ¼ cup of salt to one gallon of water.  You may also add wine, vegetables, or herbs to the water to enhance the flavor.  When adding ingredients such as parsley, celery, onions, carrots, or bay leaves the cooking water can be used for stock or sauce after you enjoy your lobster meal. 

The shell of the lobster makes eating them a slow process for the unskilled or timid, and having a nutcracker, fork and bib handy is highly recommended.  Many mail order lobster kits include these items to make your meal a special experience.  Once you learn how to cook a lobster you will surely want to reorder and enjoy this gift from the sea again and again.