{"product_id":"live-maine-lobsters","title":"Live Maine Lobster","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Maine Lobster Is Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eOur live lobsters are harvested year round from the cold clean waters off the Maine coast by independent lobstermen and women. They are delivered daily to a working waterfront wharf, carefully packed, and shipped overnight directly to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eNo cross country warehouse transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eNo long term holding facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eJust authentic wild Maine lobster handled the way it should be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"689\"\u003eNot all lobster is created equal. True Maine lobster grows slowly in frigid Atlantic conditions. That slower growth produces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"689\"\u003eFirmer texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"689\"\u003eSweeter flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"689\"\u003eTender clean meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"879\"\u003eBetter overall eating quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"912\"\u003eIf you have only had warm water lobster tails before, this is an entirely different experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Our Lobster is Harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eMaine’s lobster fishery is built on strict conservation practices that protect the future of the resource, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eReleasing egg bearing females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eProtecting both juvenile and large breeding lobsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eStrict trap limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003eHighly regulated licensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eThis system supports small fishing families and keeps the fishery sustainable for generations. When you order from us, you are supporting that tradition, not an industrial seafood operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"278\" data-start=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Lobster Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"280\"\u003eFor best results, we recommend cooking your lobsters the day they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"355\"\u003eLive lobster is at its peak when prepared fresh. The sooner you cook them, the better the flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eIf you cannot cook them the same day, follow these steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eRemove the lid and place the entire shipping box in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eIf the box does not fit, remove the lobsters and place a sheet of newspaper in the bottom of your refrigerator crisper drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eLay the lobsters on top of the newspaper and place the seaweed from the box back over them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eKeep refrigerated between 35 and 40 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eCook the next day\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place lobsters in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"904\"\u003eDo not store them in airtight containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eThey need cold air circulation to remain healthy until cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2613\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Cook Live Maine Lobster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2686\" data-start=\"2648\"\u003eIt is simpler than most people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2699\" data-start=\"2688\"\u003eBoiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2750\" data-start=\"2703\"\u003eBring heavily salted water to a rolling boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2750\" data-start=\"2703\"\u003ePlace lobsters headfirst into the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2750\" data-start=\"2703\"\u003eCover and return to boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003eCook 9 to 12 minutes depending on size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2872\"\u003eSteaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2888\"\u003eAdd 2 inches of salted water to a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2888\"\u003eBring to boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2888\"\u003eAdd lobsters and cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2888\"\u003eSteam 10 to 12 minutes depending on size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3187\" data-start=\"3026\"\u003eThe shell turns bright red. The meat becomes opaque and firm.\u003cbr data-end=\"3090\" data-start=\"3087\"\u003eFor food safety, cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees in the thickest part of the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3299\" data-start=\"3189\"\u003eServe with melted butter and lemon, or break down for lobster rolls, pasta, bisque, or grilled lobster halves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maine Shelled Lobster","offers":[{"title":"1.25 lb. \/ 2","offer_id":44890942537762,"sku":"LiveLobster-125-2","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25 lb. \/ 4","offer_id":45107794411554,"sku":"LiveLobster-125-4","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25 lb. \/ 6","offer_id":45107794444322,"sku":"LiveLobster-125-6","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25 lb. \/ 12","offer_id":45107794509858,"sku":"LiveLobster-125-12","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb. \/ 2","offer_id":45107794772002,"sku":"LiveLobster-200-2","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb. \/ 4","offer_id":45107794804770,"sku":"LiveLobster-200-4","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb. \/ 6","offer_id":45107794837538,"sku":"LiveLobster-200-6","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb. \/ 12","offer_id":45107794903074,"sku":"LiveLobster-200-12","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lb. \/ 2","offer_id":45306189086754,"sku":"LiveLobster-300-2","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lb. \/ 4","offer_id":45306189119522,"sku":"LiveLobster-300-4","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lb. \/ 6","offer_id":45306189152290,"sku":"LiveLobster-300-6","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1539\/3570\/files\/livemainelobstersshippedonline.jpg?v=1772392496","url":"https:\/\/maineshelledlobster.com\/products\/live-maine-lobsters","provider":"Maine Shelled Lobster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}