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Lobster Tails
(Nephropidae)

Market Names: Spiny Lobster, Red Lobster, Warm Water Lobster

Is It Wild or Farmed? Lobster is wild caught.

Where is it fished? Spiny Lobsters are found in shallow water, especially in rocky or coral areas where they can hide, from Florida to Brazil.  The Spiny Lobster Tails that The Lobster Place sources are primarily from Brazil.

How is it fished? Spiny Lobsters are fished commercially through diving or the use of traps.

Where does The Lobster Place Source it? The Lobster Place procures frozen Lobster Tails from distributors like Mark Foods and Waldman Seafood.

Is it sustainable?  Limited data is known about population health and abundance of Spiny Lobster caught in Brazil.  However, Spiny Lobster populations are believed to be overfished and are frequently caught before reaching sexual maturity.

For more information, click on on the following link:

Monterey Bay Aquarium - Lobster

What is the flavor/texture profile?  Sweet, fresh-picked claw & tail meat from cold water hard shells.

How do I cook it?

Lobster Tails with Clarified Butter

Grilled Lobster with Avocado Cocktail

Lobster Tails Thermidor

Grilled Lobster Tails with Tarragon - Lemon Vinaigrette