Today Gourmet Lobster Tails sku-14662303530 463523074383

Today Gourmet lobster tails are listed as (2) 14-16oz. Lobster Tails, with an average net weight of 2.0lbs. The title also gives the range as 14oz.-16oz. They are a product of the USA, wild caught off Maine and flash frozen on the day of catch. The cold Atlantic waters are said to limit salt absorption, helping preserve the meat's sweetness and tender texture.

Flash freezing minimizes ice crystals so the tails retain moisture and texture when thawed. Lobster is a lean protein containing omega-3s and selenium; each tail averages 130 calories, 23 grams of protein, zero carbohydrates and less than 2 grams of fat. The raw tails arrive frozen in an insulated box with dry ice. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator on a towel.

To butterfly a tail, cut from its top to the fin with shears, then loosen the shell to expose the meat. Boil, steam or grill. The source offers orders of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 tails, describes each raw, unshelled tail as weighing 8-10 ounces, and estimates a cooked meat yield of about 50%. It recommends one tail per person.

Today Gourmet is a small, family-owned business with 30+ years in the food industry that says it prioritizes sourcing from family-owned U.S. businesses. Category: Frozen Meat, Seafood, & Vegetarian. SKU: sku-14662303530. UPC: 463523074383.