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Rock lobster

rock-Lobster

Panulirus versicolor Can grow upto 50cm, lives in sandstone or coral reefs at depth... Read More

Panulirus versicolor Can grow upto 50cm, lives in sandstone or coral reefs at depth 20meters. All species are nocturnal, in daytime they hide in cracks and crevices, feed on dead fish, polychaete worms. ROCK LOBSTER: Claws are generally flakier than bodies which are meaty and similar to shrimp, juicy texture and rich taste. Large rock lobster have massive bodies yield proportionally less meat in the tail, but it is very good for a presentation. View Less

Slipper lobster

slipper-lobster

Thennus orientalis They grow uptp 25cm. They are distinctly... Read More

Thennus orientalis They grow uptp 25cm. They are distinctly different than spiny lobster, They inhabit waters in depth 50meters. They prefer a soft bottom with sand or mud. They have thick carapace (shell). They feed on other mollusks, crustaceans AND OYSTERS. Small to large crustacean . Body more distinctly flattened than in any other group of lobsters. Carapace usually granular, sometimes with teeth, spines and ridges; eyes movable but recessed into anterior margin of carapace. SLIPPER LOBSTER: Bright red shell with firm white meat. They have medium to strong flavor. Good for steaming, grilling and poaching. View Less

Deepsea lobster

deepsea-Lobster

Puerulus sewelli Maximum body length at 20cm.found 200-300meters... Read More

Puerulus sewelli Maximum body length at 20cm.found 200-300meters. Found in large numbers in Gulf of manner. Carapace angular, with a median arid 2 lateral tuberculate longitudianal ridges behind the transverse cervical groove. Antennules slightly over reaching antennal peduncle, with 2 short flagella; basal part of antennal peduncle with a large, rounded, ciliated lobe on inner margin. Tail powerful. Deepsea Lobster: Meat is pearly white and translucent, delicate flavor sweet taste.firm texture. View Less

Moderately to large sized crustacean, Carapace (head) cylindrical Antennae long and whip-like antennules slender, ending in 2 long flagella Tail powerful, with a well developed fan, abdominal segments smooth, or with one or more transverse grooves or spiny or granulate Colour variable depending on the species; Deep seaforms are whitish or pinkish Slipper lobster - Body more distinctly flattened than in any other group of lobsters.

Gujarathi – Kako
Marathi – Phati
Konkani – Shivod
Malayalam – Kadal Konchu, Para konchu
Tamil – Singi eral, Ponvandu eral, Mani eral
Telugu – Meesala royya, Madata royya, Rati royya
Oriya – Toptepa, Bama reyya
Bengali – Patal chingri
Lakshadweep Is – Ees

Steam or boil for 7 minutes per pound. To broil or grill, split lobster in half lengthwise and remove the head sac (stomach) and digestive tract in the tail. Brush with oil season and grill or broil until flesh is very firm and 145F. Lobsters are low in saturated fat. It is also a good source of Vitamin B12, Pantothenic acid and Phosphorus and a very good source of protein, Zinc, Copper and Selenium. This food is also high in Sodium and very high in Cholesterol.

How to eat Lobster

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