Question on freezing lobster meat
Can cooked lobster meat (which I bought in a fish market the other day) be frozen and, if so, how? Was thinking just placing it in a Zip-loc bag and placing in the freezer.
This is just a small amount - at $30.00/pound, definitely not going overboard here, but much cheaper than restaurants!
So we're only talking about 1/2 pound but even so, wanted to know if I could freeze it until next week or so.
Thanks- Randy
Best Answer
Sure, freeze away. It's not going to be as good as eating it fresh but it's better than throwing it away.
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Can you freeze fresh lobster meat?
Place lobster meat in Ziplock freezer bag. Pour milk or cream over the lobster meat, covering all of the meat. Seal Ziplock freezer bag >> be sure to get as much of the air out as possible. Lay flat on the counter.How long can you freeze lobster meat?
Lobster meat that has been picked and frozen will have an acceptable shelf life of 3-6 months if stored at temperatures of 0\xb0 F (-18\xb0 C) or lower. Remove tail and claw meat from the shell. Place in commercial freezer bags and remove as much air as possible.What happens when you freeze lobster?
When an uncooked lobster is frozen, the meat actually expands and is tightly compressed within the shell walls. When you thaw the uncooked lobster the meat then tears and shreds as the meat shrinks and disconnects from the wall that it was once connected.How long can you freeze uncooked lobster?
Properly freezing and storing lobster extends the shelf life to up to 12 months. It's important to never freeze a live lobster without taking proper steps.Gordon Ramsay | How to Extract ALL the Meat from a Lobster
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