For the Love of Lobster: National Lobster Day 2015
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Since Black Point Inn sits quite literally atop Maine’s coastline, it is practically required that we include lobster in some form on the menus of our two restaurants. Since the Maine lobster season is in full swing by the end of June (not to mention today is National Lobster Day), this post is an ode to Maine’s finest export.
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| No other location can top real Maine lobster. |
Step 1: Catch Your Crustacean
How often do you get to say you caught your own lobster? Embrace your inner salty sea captain for a day and set sail with Lucky Catch Cruises. Learn how to set a trap, soak up the geography
of the local harbors, and spend time on a functioning lobster boat. After you explore the coastline, you have the opportunity to purchase you haul so you may share the fruits of your adventure with others.
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| Lobstering can be fun for the whole family. Image courtesy of the Lucky Catch Facebook page. |
If you don't have quite enough time in your schedule to set sail, or if you are quite inclined to get seasick, lobster is readily available on land. Click here for a guide on all things lobster, from selection to preparation and tips on everything in between.
Step 2: Prepare for Consumption
Now that you have your very own entree, it is now up to you to decide how to prepare it. Will you use the lobster as a main ingredient in a dish like a lobster roll, or will you let it stand alone simply boiled? The possibilities are endless. However you decide you use your harvest, you will need to know how to pick apart your lobster. For that, I have included this handy chart:
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| Tools you will need: lobster cracker (or metal nutcracker will do just fine), fork, lots of napkins |
Step 3: Set the Scene
To truly honor your culinary masterpiece, get the perfect matching paraphernalia. You must be appropriately armed and dressed for the occasion, so here is the ultimate lobster checklist.
The Necessities:
- Bibs: it's hard to be neat when eating lobster.
- Ramekins: to hold melted butter for dipping!
- Crackers: something to crack the claw with. There are some specialty lobster crackers on the market, but standard metal nutcrackers do the trick.
- Tablecloth & napkins- there is a good chance of mess and spillage.
So
let’s celebrate the lobster! Now get crackin’
By Lena C., Black Point Inn Social Media Coordinator
By Lena C., Black Point Inn Social Media Coordinator
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