Some people make eating lobster look easy, while the rest of us are frustrated by these spiny crustaceans. Fortunately, there is a simple trick for getting the meat out of a lobster's tail that just about anyone can do. The only thing you will need is a strong fork.
Instructions
The Fork Technique
1. Hold the lobster's body with one hand, and the tail with the other. Twist the tail back and forth until it is released.
2. Shake out the tomalley. The tomalley is the yellow stuff that comes out of the section where the tail meets the body, and it is very hot. Some people like how it tastes, but many find it bitter. If you are an adventurous seafood connoisseur you may want to experiment with it, or you can shake it out. Shaking out the tomalley also helps to loosen the meat in the lobster tail.
3. Remove the center fin at the tip of the tail by twisting it off.
4. Insert into the hole at the tip of the tail where you just removed the fin. If you are at a more upscale restaurant they may be able to provide you with a specialized fork for this job, but with a little bit of creative thinking you should be able to use any standard fork.
5. Push the fork through the tail. Be careful not to jam the the shell. The meat should come out cleanly through the wider end of the tail.
Opening the Tail the Hard Way
6. Turn the lobster over and locate the soft underside.
7. Insert a single tine of your fork into the soft underside of the lobster. The soft part of the shell should now be sandwiched between the tines of your fork.
8. Use your fork to tear through the soft part of the shell by rocking the fork forward and backwards.
9. Punch through the shell with the tip of your fork. This will provide you with enough of a start to finish ripping the shell down the middle.
10. Pull the meat out and enjoy your hard-earned meal.
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