Small Bites Extra: How to Shell a Lobster Like a Pro
On the last Small Bites, we saw the chef from The Lobster Pot show us how to make a baked stuffed lobster. It was a beautiful dish. But, we've heard that not everyone knows how to shell a cooked lobster. It can be a daunting task for someone who doesn't work with this shellfish on a day-to-day basis. That's why we had Chef Chris Lee give us the following full demonstration on how he breaks down a boiled lobster:
To shell a lobster, first snap off the tail. Then, split the tail and remove the meat.
Remove the claws and break them into two parts, the claws and the knuckles. Split the claws with the back of a knife and remove the lobster meat with an oyster knife. Repeat with the knuckles.
Serve the lobster meat with melted butter. Or you can dress it with a little mayonnaise and celery for lobster salad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you shell a cooked lobster?
Snap off the tail, split it, and remove the meat. Then twist off the claws, separate the claws from the knuckles, crack them with the back of a knife, and pull out the meat with an oyster knife.
- What tools do I need to shell a lobster?
A chef’s knife for splitting the tail and cracking the claws, plus an oyster knife or small pick to pull out the claw and knuckle meat.
- What can I make with fresh lobster meat?
Serve it warm with melted butter, or mix it with a little mayonnaise and celery for a simple lobster salad.
- Is there a video on how to shell a lobster?
Yes. A step-by-step video is part of GoProvidence’s Small Bites series, available in PVD Studio on GoProvidence.com and on YouTube.
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