Jersey Lobster
Lobsters used to be known as the ‘poor man’s meal’ because of their abundance. Due to their delicious taste, lobster became increasingly popular over time, and by World War II lobster was considered a delicacy.
IN SEASON
All year
CATCH METHOD
Potting
ABOUT THE FISH
Jersey Lobster
Lobsters are available year-round in Jersey but are at their best from August to May when not moulting (a process where they shed their shells). We have several types of lobster in Jersey, but the type we typically see in restaurants and on sale at fishmongers is the European Lobster.
LOW-IMPACT CATCH METHODS
Lobster Pots
All lobsters in Jersey are caught by potting. The most popular type of pot used to catch lobsters are called parlour pots, which are so-called for the ‘parlours’ that hold the lobsters once they’ve entered.
Other pots such as D, Ink-well and Creel are also used. Pots are typically used to catch a variety of shellfish, so will pick up brown crab and spider crab too.
PREPARATION ADVICE
How to cook
Lobster meat is often referred to as a lighter version of crab meat with a firmer, less flaky texture. You can buy lobsters live, when they’ll be a dark blue colour, or cooked, when they’ll be a bright orange colour.
Lobster is most commonly boiled, but it’s really versatile and can be cooked using a variety of methods such as barbecuing, grilling and baking.
Check back in later this month for recipe ideas and preparation advice…
