It was a good day on the water

Wildcat · September 17, 2007, 09:35:42 AM

Thanks LS. Perhaps that is where I went wrong. I got it all separated, but did not add anything to it after the fact. I may try it again with a little salt and lemon juice. I like garlic on grilled shrimp but not sure with lobster. May give it a go though.

Dalby Spook · September 18, 2007, 11:30:14 AM

Just a couple of thoughts on lobster. If you'r squeamish about dropping them straight in boiling water you can also drive a metal skewer though the head. There is sort of a cross on the back of the head. The center is the aiming point.

A chef/ dive buddy of mine always either boils them in sea water or, even better, puts the rascals straight on to the BBQ. They sort of steam themselves from the inside. Beautifully moist.

I,m right with Manx on the freshness. I wanna see them dancing a jig.

iceman · September 18, 2007, 01:38:15 PM

Your right Dalby. Hard to beat when they go from the trap right into boiling sea water or a grill. Dang I miss that up here. Guess I'll stick with the king crab. :)

manxman · September 19, 2007, 01:22:15 AM

QuoteGuess I'll stick with the king crab.

Now i'm jealous! ;) :D

Wildcat · September 19, 2007, 04:15:19 AM

I'm not squeamish at all when it comes to chow. When I do the lobster thing he, she, or it will go directly into the boiling water.

Only had King Crab once in my life and it was fantastic.

Hey Iceman, do you think you can get your hands on a pair of those pliers? If not let me know and I'll get some for you. Plenty of them down here in the south.

iceman · September 19, 2007, 03:46:25 PM

Quote from: Wildcat on September 19, 2007, 04:15:19 AM
Hey Iceman, do you think you can get your hands on a pair of those pliers? If not let me know and I'll get some for you. Plenty of them down here in the south.

I'm going over to Sportsmans Warehouse Friday and see if they might have such a pair. If not I'd like to have you pick a couple up for me and mail them up to me Wildcat. Thanks.

Wildcat · September 19, 2007, 03:54:08 PM

Be happy to Iceman. Just let me know.

iceman · September 20, 2007, 02:39:12 PM

Hey there Wildmeow man :D
I went over to Sportsman Warehouse in Anchorage and they actually had "Fish Skinning" pliers there for $3.99 so I picked up a couple of them. Looks like the ones in the Bass Pro catalog so I think they will work just fine for pulling the rib membrane.
Thanks so much for offering to pick some up for me.

Wildcat · September 21, 2007, 04:32:18 AM

Glad you found a pair locally. Make it easy to replace when it grows legs and walks off. ;D I can get them here for around $3 or $4 also. Bass Pro is high priced, but I was trying to find a link with a picture for you folks. I have been re-working my garage and getting rid of a lot of junk here lately since the doctor has not released me to play golf yet. :'( Still have not find mine. I think I will just buy another pair anyway. The ones I had are old and after being in hibernation for so long, they may be rusty anyway. Hope my wife does not feel that way about me! ::) ;D

Glad to help you out anytime Ice.

Stickbowcrafter · September 28, 2007, 11:29:51 PM

Congrats on the catch!

-Brian