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How to Cook Your Fresh Ottawa Lobsters
- By Stephen Richardson
- 03/07/2026
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How to Cook Your Fresh Ottawa Lobsters Two Recommended Methods Congratulations on your fresh lobsters! Here’s how to get the best results. Important First Step Remove the bands before cooking. This is a must. The rubber bands can sometimes taint the flavour of the meat. Not everyone notices it, but those who do really prefer lobsters cooked without them. 1. Boiling (My Preferred Method) Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add plenty of salt (about ½ cup per gallon of water — it should taste like seawater). Gently plac..
How to hold lobsters
- By Stephen Richardson
- 03/07/2026
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So You Picked Up Your Lobsters Today A Practical Guide to Keep Them Live and Healthy Until Tomorrow Congratulations on choosing fresh Ottawa Lobsters! Here’s exactly how to keep them alive and kicking until cooking time. 1. Preferred Method: Refrigerator (Veggie Crisper) Store them in the vegetable crisper drawer — this is the best spot in most fridges. Keep temperature between 4–10°C (39–50°F). Place a damp (not soaking) clean cloth or paper towel over them. You can use a light seawater mix if you have it. Do NOT put them in freshwater or l..