Lobster Carapace
 

What do you do with the bodies once you remove the tails? Looking for recipes.

you dont want to know...

:biggrinjester:

Oct 29, 2010


<!-- InstanceEndEditable --> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="Content" --> The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is warning all consumers of California spiny lobster to eat only the tail meat until further notice. Elevated levels of domoic acid toxin have been found in the viscera (internal organs) of lobster sampled from waters adjacent to the northern Channel Islands. Elevated levels of the toxin have also been detected in recent samples of rock crab, and so this warning also extends to this species. The meat of the lobster and crab is not affected by the toxin, but all internal organs, including the roe, should be discarded.
Symptoms of domoic acid poisoning can occur within 30 minutes to 24 hours after eating toxic seafood. In mild cases, symptoms may include nausea or diarrhea, cramps, headache and dizziness. These symptoms typically disappear within several days, but in severe cases, the victim may experience life-threatening symptoms, or even death.
"DFG biologists are working with the Department of Public Health to increase the level of sampling for domoic acid along the coast," said DFG Senior Invertebrate Specialist Kristine Barsky. "To date, there have been no known cases of poisoning. With this warning we want to ensure consumer safety, but not discourage people from enjoying these tasty crustaceans."
Domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin sometimes found in the microscopic marine algae that small fish, clams, and mussels eat. Crabs and lobsters feed on these animals and concentrate the toxin in their organs. The algal blooms can come and go quickly, so it's difficult to determine exactly when and where they are present. Thus, this warning applies to all lobster and rock crab harvested in southern California.
As soon as domoic acid toxin is no longer detected in samples, DFG will issue another news release. In the meantime, check DFG’s website at www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/healthadvisory.asp for updates and more information on this situation.




Or you could F a legal lobster if you want to :biggrinjester:

There's a little meat up in the head if you split them right down the middle and wash out all the guts and throw on the BBQ. But usually not worth the trouble for me, unless I'm being fancy.

The legs on a 3.25" lobster however hold about a half a cup of meat if you do the "popcorn leg trick". I can't believe how much meat I threw away and all the fun I missed out on up untill last year when I learned of the trick.
1 or 2 legs in a covered container in the microwave for about 10 seconds until you hear a "POP!" All the meat SHOOTS out from the pressure in the leg because theres only one way out ...it's bitchen. Enough for a nice sandwich. Does not work on frozen legs though. A little Pam in the container keeps them from sticking.
I suppose you could take that leg meat and make a filling with breadcrumbs, egg, bacon, creamcheese or whatever and stuff the halfed carapace...that would be pretty macking.

DFG Propanganda...exactly how many lobsters and crabs did you test?

Were they the ones you found washed up on the rocks?

How did you go about procuring these samples?

BS = no pics...besides, who eats the internal organs? Isn't that the parts you rinse away and discard anyway?

BTW DFG - most bug catchers leave the breeders to breed, so we not need worry about the roe...

I've heard of this but have never tried it. I have five bodies in the freezer so it's more than enough for the wife and I to enjoy while watching Curb Your Enthusiam re-runs.

I give the carapace to a buddy of mine. He cooks them and eats it all. Says he prefers it to the tails. I even do the popping in the microwave with the legs and antennas. He just wants the guts.

It works great! I have a little snack everytime now. It works most of the time, but not all of the time.