Lobster

Lobster

Lobster for dinner likely conjures an idea of an extravagant meal, like for a celebration or special event. This was not always the case and it was wasn’t until the 1950s that lobster started to become the delicacy we know it today. When European settlers arrived in North America they considered it to be a poor man’s food. In fact, baked beans were more valuable than lobsters at one time. Of course, today that no longer holds true and lobster is one of the priciest dishes in restaurants.

Making lobster at home can be daunting, and many may find it squeamish as well. There is a fair amount of debate about whether lobsters feel pain and the best way to humanely kill them. LobsterAnywhere.com has a breadth of information about lobsters and an article: How to Kill a Lobster Without Feeling Bad About It. What to eat with lobster? The most obvious answer might be to go for a surf and turf style dinner and serve steak and lobster. To keep the lobster the star serve a simple baked potato and some grilled asparagus or prosciutto-wrapped green beans. Or cheddar biscuits and a crisp garden salad for an easy meal. For a fresh take, try elotes (Mexican style corn) with a tomato and avocado salad or your favorite slaw.