Lobster Meals - Gourmet Guide

June 12, 2019 | By Dave Mattingly

Lobster is the epitome of shellfish in the world of seafood. The flavor and texture of a sweet, firm piece of lobster of often mimicked in other seafood but there is only one Homarus Americanus, also known as Atlantic lobster or Maine Lobster.

Found in the cold waters off the Atlantic coast of North America, Maine Lobsters are known for their distinctive meat-filled claws. Maine Lobster may be used in a wide variety of Lobster Meals, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lobster can be steamed, grilled, baked or fried are commonly found in soups, such as bisques, stews or chilis. You can create Lobster Meals that pair Lobster with pasta, savory pot pies, meat, such as in Surf and Turf, and even fondue. Lobster is also commonly made into the popular dish called Lobster Rolls, which are sandwiches filled with Lobster Meat. Lobster Meals can be served cold, hot and even for breakfast, such as a Lobster Omelet.

igourmet offers the best all-natural gourmet Maine Lobster from Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. located in Topsham, Maine. Made from the freshest, all natural preservative free ingredients.

Maine Lobster Soup Sampler: Sample a trifecta of soups that won gold at the National Fancy Food Show - Lobster Stew, Lobster Corn Chowder and Smoked Scallop Lobster Bisque.

Maine Lobster Rolls with Whoopie Pies: Add a pound of fresh Maine Lobster Salad to 6 New England split tops rolls and you get the ultimate sandwich - Maine Lobster Rolls. The Lobster Salad is made from fresh Maine Lobster mixed with mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Finish your meal on a sweet note with 6 fresh Maine Whoopie Pies, which are chocolate cookie cakes stuffed with a rich vanilla filling. This is one decadent meal not to be missed!

Maine Lobster Flatbreads Appetizer: A crispy flatbread is topped with large pieces of sweet Maine Lobster marinated in a lemon-herb butter sauce, and finished with herbs and Pecorino Romano cheese.

Maine Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese: In this award-winning Mac 'n' Cheese you'll find sweet chunks of Maine lobster and pasta shells coated in a rich mascarpone cheddar sauce, and topped with a flavorful crunchy Parmesan bread crumb topping. The ultimate gourmet comfort food!

Maine Lobster Risotto Casserole: The rich scrumptious risotto is made of all-natural Maine lobster, Crimini mushrooms, and Swiss cheese, topped with a lemony herb bread crumb topping.

Maine Lobster Clambake: Packaged in a large foil bag, this easy to prepare Lobster Meal consists of 2 Lobster tails, 12 mussels, 12 clams and 12 herbed lemon baby potatoes. Prepare on the grill or in the oven.

Maine Lobster and Seafood Casserole Sampler: Not sure which Maine Lobster Meal to try? Sample 4 casseroles made from the freshest Maine seafood – Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster Risotto, Shellfish Formaggio and Crab Quattro Formaggio. Perfect for any gathering!

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