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Message 1 - posted by legendarysupercook (U4694303) , Oct 28, 2008 Lidl are advertising 375gm lobster for 4.99. Has anyone tried this yet? Is there any flesh or is all shell? OH had a raid on Lidl this morning and bought one. So, what do I do with it - I've never eaten lobster so had to try it. Any suggestions please?

Message 2 - posted by rkjones (U9232672) , Oct 28, 2008 Frozen lobster has never impressed me - somehow the texture and flavour doesn't seem right but I have seen this Lidl offer and certainly the price is good. I think I would curry it rather than try to produce one of the classic dishes that would stand or fall on the quality of the product. This is a reply to this message

Message 3 - posted by DrSweetsmoke (U12441001) , Oct 28, 2008 i33.tinypic.com/2wej... i34.tinypic.com/ofbz... This is a reply to this message

Message 4 - posted by rkjones (U9232672) , Oct 28, 2008 Yes that looks like a lobster but is it a Lidl lobster!! This is a reply to this message

Message 5 - posted by sausageandcustard (U2235660) , Oct 29, 2008 I had one last year and there was virtually nothing in it! Don't plan a meal around it. I think on another thread someone worked out the cost per ounce of the lobster meat in a Lidl lobster and it was truly staggering! This is a reply to this message

Message 6 - posted by SchueySue (U6041949) , Oct 29, 2008 I bought some of these lobsters last year together with some of the velvet crabs. I was living with my daughter at the time and popped them into her freezer. Then I totally forgot about them! Anyway, she mentioned the other day that they actually defrosted the whole lot and made crab and lobster fishcakes! Now that sounds good!!! Sue This is a reply to this message

Message 7 - posted by amytutters (U2214206) , Oct 29, 2008 I bought one last year from Lidl and there was very little meat and it was sort of 'soggy', but I guess would be Ok fried in butter? It made me laugh because the paper the other day made a big fuss about Lidl getting them in for the credit crunch when they have had them in for at least the last 3 Xmas's! We even had threads about it last year so I know I'm not making it up! This is a reply to this message

Message 8 - posted by stalbags (U7592813) , Oct 29, 2008 Hi I Lurve Lobster - like the legs the best - sucking all the insides through such a small hole at the top and flicking it all over my face possibly too much information there!!!! Anyway �4.99 not a bad price at all, but I guess although never tasted one, it cant be that meaty - however, Tesco at the moment are selling ready to eat lobster (in the freezer cabinet - don't be put off) half normal price, so you pay �6.00. My OH and I had it for starter last Friday and it was really tasty. The only draw back, (but I suppose if you bought one alive), is you have to halve it by using a knife through its back! I got OH to do that as I busied myself filling the dishwasher As for the serving of it, lobster is very nice on a bed of rocket, not too much though as the pepper cuts through the lobster. A drizzle of lemon and a small serving of lemon mayo with crusty bread. You could always do thermidore, however, I have only ever eaten this on a fresh lobster, a frozen one I am not too keen on reheating if at all you can! This is a reply to this message

Message 9 - posted by dennispc (U7800277) , Oct 29, 2008 When I was 'home alone' last year I bought a lobster from Tesco - it was fine but if OH had been home it would've been a light snack. I freeze lobster shells (and prawns) in order to make a lobster bisque. Bake shells in the oven, put in pot with some veg, sweat a bit and add fish stock. This is a reply to this message

Message 10 - posted by legendarysupercook (U4694303) , Oct 30, 2008 Never having had lobster, can someone tell me how to prepare it please. I assume you cut it open but I don't know how! Where do I start? This is a reply to this message

Message 11 - posted by SchueySue (U6041949) , Oct 30, 2008 I started to type out the instructions for preparing the lobster (which is very easy) but I am not good at explaining things like that. Perhaps this link will help you - just scroll down the page a little for the instructions (points 6. 7. and 8. are the relevant ones):- ezinearticles.com/?P... Sue This is a reply to this message

Message 12 - posted by legendarysupercook (U4694303) , Oct 30, 2008 Thanks Sue,I think I can do that.Even if there is not a lot of meat, I expect I can have a very expensive sandwich! Special treat for me only! This is a reply to this message

Message 13 - posted by kitten-doth-roar (U2579016) , Oct 30, 2008 We had one year before last, as a small starter between two. I used a rolling pin and a very sharp knife to extract all the meat (allow plenty of defrosting time), then I gently fried it for about 4 minutes in butter, garlic and chilli flakes, then served on a small piece of wholemeal bread. Was nice enough but a very small amount of lobster! This is a reply to this message

Message 14 - posted by jollymrsowl (U11053266) , Oct 30, 2008 just snagging This is a reply to this message

Message 15 - posted by Mamta (U2174216) , Oct 30, 2008 I bought a couple last year. as I recall it, they weren't too bad. Of course they are not like fresh ones, can't be at this price, but we enjoyed eating one each . Generally, not always, you get what you pay for ! This is a reply to this message

Message 16 - posted by Scoobydoo (U11966922) , Oct 30, 2008 Bumping for someone. This is a reply to this message

Message 17 - posted by Scoobydoo (U11966922) , Oct 30, 2008 And again - where is she? This is a reply to this message

Message 18 - posted by Mamta (U2174216) , Oct 30, 2008 Who? This is a reply to this message

Message 19 - posted by Scoobydoo (U11966922) , Oct 30, 2008 Hi Mamta - I'm bumping it for a friend This is a reply to this message

Message 20 - posted by karpol (U7703582) , Oct 30, 2008 Just got back scoobs thanks! p.s. mamta love yr lamb ghost! This is a reply to this message

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