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Rock lobster

Everything you ever wanted to know about rock lobster

Rock lobster

Everything you ever wanted to know about rock lobster

TYPE: Palinuridae

BEST FISHING SEASONS: The best fishing times for rock lobster vary by species and region. Generally, rock lobster are caught during the warmer months when they are in nearshore waters

PREPARATION: Fried, grilled, cooked or even raw

RELATED: lobster, crayfish, shrimp

RECIPE SUGGESTION: Caribbean rock lobster on Winter Salad with Orange Fillets or Pan-Seared rock lobster Tail on Colorful Market Salad

TASTE:

Grafik eines Geschmacksprofils auf englisch, mild und sweetish sind angehakt

The rock lobster meat has a nutty, spicy to slightly sweet taste and is slightly milder and less sweet compared to lobster. The texture is firm and tender, similar to lobster or crab meat. The meat of the rock lobster is generally drier than that of the lobster. During cooking, the rock lobster develops a characteristic red color due to the release of the substance astaxanthin.

The rock lobster belongs to the palinurid family. The rock lobsters natural habitat includes coastal regions, particularly rocky coasts, at depths between 30 and 100 meters. Rock lobster prefer moderate water temperatures and feed primarily at night on mussels, snails and other smaller sea creatures. Characteristic features of the langoustine are its long antennae on the head, which are longer than the entire body and even extend beyond the tail. They have a hard reddish-brown shell that must shed its skin when a growth spurt is imminent. You can find out more about this in our fun fact. The rock lobster reaches a length of around 50 cm and a weight of around 2 kg. It has less pronounced claws and has different colors depending on its origin, such as deep red with white spots in European rock lobster or pink to greenish in rock lobster from West Africa.

Another species of rock lobster is the Tristan rock lobster . It is considered the highest quality cold water rock lobster in the world due to its unique taste and the pristine environment in which it is found. The main difference between a regular rock lobster and a Tristan rock lobster lies in their origin and quality. Regular rock lobster are well-known crustaceans, while the Tristan rock lobster comes specifically from Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic, considered the most remote inhabited island in the world, making it a rare and high quality delicacy. Regular rock lobster , on the other hand, are more common and can vary in species and quality, while the Tristan rock lobster is particularly sought after due to its exceptional taste and exclusivity.

Both the rock lobster and the Tristan rock lobster are a delicacy with tender, slightly sweet meat. Rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, iron and vitamins E, C and B6, they are lean, low in calories and filling. The rock lobster has "mock claws" and a curved tail with soft flesh. The cooking time should not be exceeded to avoid a rubbery result.

Popular among gourmets and in star gastronomy, both types of rock lobster are valued for their exquisite taste and nutritional benefits.

Rock lobster in detail

Tail fin

The curved tail with its delicate and tender meat is especially popular among gourmets.

Tail fin

The curved tail with its delicate and tender meat is especially popular among gourmets.

Fun fact:

GIF mit einer weißen Fischgrafik auf blauem Hintergrund, die mehrere rote Luftblasen ausstößt

Rock lobster have the ability to shed their shell and shed their skin to grow. This process is called molting. During molt, rock lobster are particularly vulnerable to predators because their new shell is still soft until it solidifies.