How Do You Kill a Lobster? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Method

In recent years, the farming area and output of lobster have continued to grow along with rising demand, making it a delicious dish on summer tables. So how do you kill it? How do you cook it?

How do you kill a lobster?

Before killing a lobster, put on gloves, then stun the cleaned lobster by hitting it with a knife. Then hold the head with one hand and the tail with the other, twist them in opposite directions and pull. Finally, remove the intestinal tract from the back and belly of the lobster; you can remove the shell or leave it on.

How do you cook lobster?

1. Spicy

Prepare scallions, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, chicken essence, salt, and so on, and clean the crayfish. Heat oil in a wok, then add the prepared scallions, ginger, and garlic; once fragrant, add the crayfish and stir-fry with a little cooking wine for two to three minutes. Add a little water, salt, and chicken essence, stir well, cover the wok, and simmer until the crayfish is fully cooked.

2. Garlic

Clean the crayfish and split them open along the back. Mince the garlic, spread it evenly over the crayfish, then add salt and heated oil. Finally, put the crayfish, dish and all, into a pot and steam until cooked.

3. Salt and pepper

After washing the crayfish clean, remove the intestinal tract. Heat a wok, add a generous amount of oil, put the prepared crayfish into the wok, and fry slowly over low heat. Once fried, scoop them out and drain, then stir-fry scallions, ginger, garlic, and red chili until fragrant. Finally, add the crayfish, stir-fry and add salt and pepper, and once evenly mixed, it is ready to serve.

Besides the three methods above, there are many other ways to eat crayfish, so feel free to try more and make the flavor you like best.