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Pristine seafood direct from the world's most trusted fisherman.
For the Love of Lobster
Perfectly cooked lobster is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The crack of shells. The sweet, rich meat. The joy of getting your hands a little dirty. (With a prized ingredient like this, it’s worth it.)
This Citarella favorite—like all of our seafood—is hand-selected for peak quality and freshness so you can have delicious moments just like these. Caught by trusted fishermen. Prepared by our expert fishmongers. And then delivered to you fresh, overnight. It’s pure luxury, ready whenever the craving strikes.
Where Is Citarella Lobster Sourced?
We bring in the world’s finest, wild-caught lobsters from Atlantic waters off the coast of Nova Scotia. They’re the same species as Maine lobsters (Homarus americanus)—just found a little further up, northwest.
As is always the case: The colder the water, the better the seafood. And the frigid climates of Northeastern Canada deliver a lobster that is always rich, sweet, and tender.
What’s the Best Lobster Size for Eating?
The perfect Nova Scotia lobster is under three pounds. And that’s because the most important culinary statements are made with flavor and texture, not size. So, while the ego may be rewarded with a giant lobster, we guarantee—and this is a promise backed by over 100 years in the quality seafood business—that the palate won’t be.
A lobster under three pounds cooks evenly and is deliciously consistent, offering firm flesh that fills its shell (i.e. there’s no “dry” space (or air) between meat and shell).
How to Cook Lobster
A broiled lobster takes advantage of that direct flame—keeping the meat juicy and giving it a blush of rosy color. A steamed lobster promises that classic, mild, unadulterated flavor. And grilled lobsters take on a smoky richness that evokes that warm sense of summer, perfectly accompanied by sweet corn on the cob and an ice-cold beer.
However you cook it, always eat as much of the lobster as possible. Excavate every nook and cranny—every bit of shell—to discover each morsel, of sweet, rich meat.
That’s the tomalley—AKA, the lobster’s liver and pancreas. You can discard it, but we love it for its rich, creamy consistency and intense flavor.
Ordering Your Lobster from Citarella
You can order lobster from us for overnight, nationwide shipping—our selection includes live lobsters, steamed lobsters, fresh cooked lobster meat, and cold-water lobster tails. Or, if you’re local, stop by our markets. Our live lobsters are stored in pristine, cold-water tanks, and you can personally select which one you’d like to bring home.
Lobster should placed in the refrigerator covered with a damp paper towel (never submerge a lobster in water). When you’re ready to cook it, you have a variety of options: broiling, steaming—and for a big crowd—grilling.
THE CITARELLA STANDARD
We’re passionate about sourcing and selling the world’s best seafood. When you order our fresh seafood online, what you receive always reflects the unrivaled standard of our markets. It’s hand-prepared, never frozen, and shipped overnight.
