Lobster the best taste in the world?

[Theranged]

What is the fascination we have with this overpriced crustacean? Ive never tasted that or fresh crab which I heard to some people tastes better then lobster. So have you tasted either? How good is it and Is it worth the money?

[mrs_overall]

I live in a fishing port so I am lucky to have access to cheap crabs & lobsters and eat them regularly.
Some people like one and not the other as they taste very different. Give them a go!

[237SJ]

I think lobster`s a bit bland really.

[tastymorsel]

I had never tasted fresh lobster either until a few weeks ago.(I could never justify the cost) I have to say I was bitterly disappointed,There was only a tiny bit that was edible and the main part was stringy and tough,I ended up giving it to my tropical fish who loved it.I absolutely love crab but unfortunately it gives me a headache.

[snags]

Had both. Would choose crab over lobster. Would chose fresh scallops over both.

[chelle7272]

I like both,but do prefer crab which is handy as it's cheaper. The price does put me off lobster, but they both do taste very good. :-)

[woofgang]

mmm fresh scallops with the roe.....sadly lobster does seem to be tough these days. properly the flesh should be firm but tender like a fillet steak but with a sweet marine taste. I have given up on lobster. I used to love crab but that too seems either dry if its the white meat or over strong if its the brown.

[ummmm]

Love them both.

Much cheaper abroad though.

[joeluke]

The best taste in the world is woman

[mrs_overall]

Woman thermidor......doesn't have such a good ring to it

[craft1948]

Love lobster..............favourite meal in France was Plat de Fruit de Mer.......mmmmm.

[redman41]

Both very nice, and so is CrayFish....

[NoMercy]

Yes, I've had lobster and I do love it.

It is very pricey, depending on where you have it. Best I ever had was a pub on the Hereford to Worcester road. We'd asked him to get us the two biggest lobsters he could source and he didn't let us down. He was a fantastic chef and a lovely guy who sadly died of lung cancer at the age of 34.

[snags]

I find the screams a little off putting when they reach boiling point...

[rowanwitch]

MMMM love crab and lobster hard to eat nicely though..

[joeluke]

^ of women snags? lol

[mccfluff]

i don;t think China screams when she gets to boiling point, i have a feeling she just kills...

[snags]

I fancy some tonight now..........

[AB Editor]

Both are beautiful in their own ways.

The best way to have lobster is... next to a good steak. The meats work very nicely together.

Also, for anyone who ever has the chance, try an oyster omelette; for whatever reason oysters were clearly designed to be eaten with egg.

Spare Ed

[Theranged]

Thanks for all your answers.
Will try the oyster omelette ed.

[NoMercy]

Oyster omelette?

Someone pass the sick bucket.