Do This Critical Step Before Cooking Lobsters! How to Clean, Prep, Cut, Crack Boston Lobsters

lobster

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab meat

Shrimp is lower in calories and crab meat is often less expensive.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly alternative.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar flavor profile, while soy sauce is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier option, while canola oil is less expensive.

Clean the Boston lobsters by scrubbing them under running water with a clean brush.

Poke a small hole in the lobster to remove urine residue using a bamboo chopstick or skewer.

Remove the rubber bands from the claws and twist the claws off.

Twist off the head of the lobster and set it aside for another dish.

Clean the chopping board to remove any unwanted parts from the lobster.

Cut off the fins and external shell using scissors.

Remove the flesh from the body by snipping it off and cutting it into sections.

Chop the claws slightly to break the shell for easier access to the meat.

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