I’m finally going to have me my first true Lobster. Ever.
Anything I should know in advance? Tips for eating? What not to do? Your experiences? 
I’m so curious!
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Try not to eat it while its still alive.
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How do I know that?
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I’ve never eaten a lobster either! I mean, I’ve had lobster bisque and lobster sauces, and even a lobster roll up in Boston…but I’ve never eaten a proper lobster. I’d have no idea how to start.
Seems like good advice. I’ll endorse this statement.
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Also, you should spice things up, with something like this. I gotta admit I go overboard sometimes!
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I really hope I didn’t owe you a paint job.
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We pulled a lot of them out of the ocean diving & snorkling when I lived in South Florida. Dipped in melted butter or mayo is the way to go. Enjoy the delicacy!
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Cool! Thanks!
Would it be ok if I took pictures?
I don’t usually do that for food… but in this case I think it’s understandable.
You can eat just about every part of the lobster except its shell and stomach, but I stick to just the tail, claws, and knuckles. Getting out most of the rest takes a combination of dedication and courage that I just don’t enjoy putting into eating.
You can overcook a lobster, but if it’s your first, you wouldn’t notice. Steam it to prevent a lot of damage.
Plain melted butter should be the only sauce you need. Cream sauces or a lot of lemon just mask the wonderful taste.
Rice pilaf is a good side, especially with some steamed veggies.
Cracking the shell to get the meat or can be a learned skill. Don’t mash the meat!
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Note to self. When I invite EP over to the house - let him cook…!
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Time minus 15 minutes to Lobster overload!
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Well?!?!
I just hope he finished my skin before that lobster ate him.
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So… sorry for the delay… I took my sweet time with it.
It was a splendid animal. Sweet, tender, savoury, juicy and frigging expensive.
But I wanted it badly and once in my life I had it.
I’m a happy camper.
Thank you all.
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Sounds like my wife.
(I really hope she doesn’t read Mudspike)
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Well I’m late to the party, but if you do get another one be mindful of the water you boil it in. Last one I had you could taste Tucson tap water running through it 
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I’d be terrified of cook that myself. I made sure to order it at my most favourite restaurant ever.
L’uva e il Malto in Grosseto.
But yeah, I cook at home and I know what you mean.