I’ve always considered lobster a luxury food, so imagine my surprise when I discovered it’s now available at your local Iceland store.
Not that I’m dismissing Iceland – it’s been a stalwart of the frozen food industry since the 70s, but it’s not the first place that comes to mind for lobster.
My sister-in-law quickly corrected me, praising Iceland’s reputation for its frozen fish. And it makes sense – we’re constantly told that freezing is a great way to preserve nutrients and freshness.
So, I decided to put it to the test and try the lobster for myself. Priced at £9, Iceland’s Luxury Canadian Whole Cooked Lobster comes frozen and needs to be defrosted in the fridge.
I know what a lobster looks like, but I must admit, I was a bit taken aback when I took it out of the box.
It was a whole lobster – claws, antenna, tail, beady eyes and all. Its bright red exoskeleton was quite intimidating, reports the Mirror.
This probably says more about my lack of experience than anything else – I’ve never prepared a lobster before, only seen it done on MasterChef.
Thankfully, Iceland has anticipated this potential issue and provides a step-by-step guide with pictures on the box.
So, once you get over the initial shock, it’s actually quite straightforward.
Preparing a lobster may seem daunting if it’s your first time, but once you’ve removed the meat, you’re left with tender, flavoursome flesh ready to enjoy.
A drizzle of melted butter is all it needs to be perfect.
Serving fresh lobster could certainly impress your guests this festive season, although one lobster is said to serve two people, so you might need more than one.
My inventive husband used the leftover shell to enhance a chowder, ensuring every penny was well spent.
At £9 per lobster, compared to £35 on the Ocado website, this is a competitive price.
While I don’t often prepare lobster, I have eaten it and can vouch for the quality of this product.
It could add a touch of luxury to your Christmas meal plan.
The Luxury Canadian Whole Cooked Lobster is available at Iceland.
As part of Iceland’s Christmas food range, you can also get a Luxury Ultimate Extra Large Whole Cooked Lobster for £15, available from today, November 12.
