Is a whole lobster worth it?

Chef's answer
Frozen tails, processed meat, and even frozen whole lobsters cost more because: you get more meat/volume, you are paying for convenience, and if you do not live on the coast you are actually getting a fresher product. If you live on the coast the only benefit of paying more is convenience..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
If you are fortunate enough to find live scallops in the shell, they should have a clean ocean smell (not fishy), and open shells should shut when tapped, a sign that the scallops are alive. ... Bay scallops should be a light pink to light orange, and sea scallops should be cream-colored or light pink.
High quality extra virgin olive oils (with low free fatty acids) have a high smoke point. They are an excellent choice, but an expensive one. Mass produced, low quality olive oils have a much lower smoke point..
around 3 daysIf properly cared for scallops can live out of the water in their shell for around 3 days. If not consumed within the 3 days, please shuck them as soon as possible to store the scallop meat for another 5 days in the fridge in a container or wrapped in cling film.
If you pan-fry fish at home in a tablespoon of olive oil, most of the fat is healthy unsaturated fat, and you don't get any trans fat. You can make the meal even more healthful by choosing salmon or another fish rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and serving it with a whole grain and two vegetables..
If you are fortunate enough to find live scallops in the shell, they should have a clean ocean smell (not fishy), and open shells should shut when tapped, a sign that the scallops are alive. ... Bay scallops should be a light pink to light orange, and sea scallops should be cream-colored or light pink.
Ingredients
  • 1 onion.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
  • 1 heaped teaspoon ground coriander.
  • 12 Jacos cream crackers.
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano.
  • 2 heaped teaspoons Dijon mustard.
  • 500 g quality minced beef.
  • 1 large free-range egg.
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    In short, we cook lobsters alive to minimize getting sick from them. According to Science Focus, the flesh of lobsters, crabs, and other shellfish is full of bacteria that can be harmful to humans if ingested. ... Cooking shellfish alive reduces the chances of vibriosis-causing bacteria ending up on your plate.
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