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Crayfish, Red Live
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Crayfish, also called crawfish or crawdad, are closely related to the lobster. More than half of the more than 500 species occur in North America. Crayfish are characterised by a joined head and thorax, or midsection, and a segmented body, which is sandy yellow, green, or dark brown in color. The head has a sharp snout, and the eyes are on movable stalks. Crayfish are usually about 7.5 cm (3 inches) long. |
Lobster, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 Lbs.
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There are two kinds of lobsters, "clawed lobsters," which have, as their name suggests, two large front claws, and "spiny lobsters," which have longer antennae and a rougher shell then the clawed species. All lobsters have ten legs, a jointed body and hard shell encasing their flesh. This lobster is sold fresh. |
Lobster, 2lbs, 2.5lbs
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Live lobster maintains a mottled orange, blue and black shell, cooked, the lobster shell will take on a vivid coral color. This lobster is sold fresh. |
Lobster, CHX
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This size lobster, usually 1 to 1.2lbs., is what we in the industry call "chix." They are known for their sweet taste and tender meat.
You often will see them in restaurants being served as part of the "Twin Lobster Special." This lobster is sold fresh. |
Lobster, Cull
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The "Maine" or "American" lobster is a crustacean with two strong claws. A lobster Cull is a lobster that may be missing one or two claws. This product is sold fresh. |
Lobster, Half
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Lobsters with a 5-6oz tail is chosen for halfing to be sure there is enough sweet white meat to enjoy. This product is sold fresh. |
Lobster
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Lobsters are characterized by hard shells and jointed
appendages. Other crustaceans include shrimp, green crabs, rock crabs, and spider crabs. Today Maine is the largest lobster-producing state in the nation. |
Yabbies
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Yabbies are like mini-lobster, turning orange on cooking, with most of the meat is in the tail. The claws provide an added bonus. The name yabbie is derived from an Aboriginal word for freshwater crayfish.
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Red Live Crayfish
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Crayfish, also called crawfish or crawdad, are closely related to the lobster. Crayfish are usually about 3 inches long. |
Crayfish Meat, Tails
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Crayfish, also called crawfish or crawdad, are closely related to the lobster, and like lobster, turn bright red when cooked. They're usually eaten with the fingers, and the sweet, succulent meat must be picked or sucked out of the tiny shells. |
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