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Indulge in this ultimate of treats so reminiscent of the New England Seacoast. Live Maine lobsters truly create a peak dining experience with their impressive display and unmistakable sweet, mild flavor. Have them shipped overnight right to your door.

Live Maine Lobsters are packed in seaweed with claws banded. Choose 2, 4, or 10 each from Maine Lobster "Quarters" (1.2 to 1.5 pounds), "Halves" ( 1.4 to 1.7 pounds), or "Deuces" (1.9 to 2.5 pounds).

They will arrive with rubber bands around their claws, which should be left in place until after the lobster is cooked. Keep them cold in your refrigerator until time for cooking. You may choose to place the live lobster in a large baking dish or bowl and cover lightly with a damp towel, or place in a brown paper bag. Live Maine lobsters have limited movement abilities and will not "roam" in your refrigerator. Do not seal a live lobser in a plastic food container or in a plastic food storage bag because it needs to breathe. The lobsters should be cooked within 24 hours of their arrival. The tail of a healthy lobster will curl, and the meat will be firm after boiling or steaming.

To handle a live lobster, pick it up by the large shell just behind its head (the carapace shell). The lobster may wave its claws, flex its tail, or display only the slightest movement.

See Boiling Lobsters:
• How to Boil Lobster

• How to Eat Lobster

• Lobster Scampi
• Lobster Tail Party Platter

Cooked lobster meat can be safely stored in your refrigerator for up to two days.

	Just the phrase 'Live Maine Lobster' conjures up images of the most special of meals, delivered overnight!
Also try • Maine Lobster Party