Steak University – "Maine lobster"

Wet Heat vs Dry Heat Lobster Cooking: What’s the Difference?

Photo by Ksbaeg licensed under CC0 You can cook most meats in several ways, like baking them in the oven, broiling them, or frying them in a pan. We can categorize these cooking methods into two c...

Why Cooking Lobster with Wine is One Treat You Won’t Want to Skip

Photo by Katarzyna Pracuch on Unsplash Chefs often seem to add wine to their favorite meals, but is it just for show to make a dish seem fancier than it is without wine? Definitely not. Experience...

The 6 Best Side Dishes to Go with Lobster Dinner

Lobster sure is tasty, but when you add butter (face it – most of us do!), it can become a meal that sits heavily in your stomach. That’s why lobster, and most other seafood, can be tricky to pair...

Your One-Stop Guide to the Best Wines for Seafood

Photo by ANDI WHISKEY on Unsplash Seafood speaks for itself. Its flavors undoubtedly stand out on their own. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t use sauces, spices, and the perfect wine pairings ...

Why Is Lobster So Expensive? Demystifying the Mystery of the Luxury Crustacean

Photo by Ted Van Pelt licensed under CC BY 2.0 There’s nothing not to love about lobster. Its flavors mimic the salty coast. It can be cooked and served in numerous ways. And, its melt-in-your-mou...

Everything You Need to Know About Hard and Soft Shelled Lobsters

Photo by Vera Kratochvil licensed under CC0 You visit the local fish market or grocery store or want to buy lobster online, only to come across terminology you don’t understand. What in the world ...

How to Seamlessly Add Lobster to Your Holiday Menu

Photo by pxhere licensed under CC0 Making a holiday meal that pleases everyone is no easy task – until you add lobster to your menu, that is! Fresh lobster from Maine is a food that takes a meal t...

Hearty Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe

Photo by WordRidden licensed under CC BY 2.0 If you haven’t tried lobster mac and cheese at least once in your life, then this recipe may convince you to give it a shot. Using a blend of three kin...

How to Make a Simple Lobster Stock for Bisque, Gumbo, Risotto, and Other Lobster Favorites

Every good risotto, soup, or chowder stems from its stock, which serves as the base for the dish. You can sometimes turn to seasoned water in a pinch, but your final dish won’t taste as flavorful a...

Why are My Lobsters Different Colors?

People who have never seen a lobster in real life tend to think of them as bright red, just like drawings and photos usually depict them. Bright red lobsters are typically only of the cooked varie...

How to Smoke Lobster Tails

Photo by Clevergrrl licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 When you think of lobster tails, you think of a delicacy that’s best cooked steamed, grilled or boiled. You know, the traditional lobster-cooking me...

What to Look for in Quality Lobster

You know you want some Maine lobster, but you’ve never had experience buying live lobster at the grocery store? We’ve got all the details right here to help you choose the best lobster based on si...