FAQ

What exact type of seafood are on sale?

• We specialize in:
    * Wild caught spiny lobster (Panulirus Argus)
    * Wild caught queen conch (Strombus Giga)
    * Fin Fish (Grouper and Snapper)

What is the best way to thaw out my lobster?

• Lobster Tails have to be thawed properly in order to preserve the flavor. Although they can be defrosted in the microwave in a pinch, the best way to thaw them is using cool air or water. Either leave the lobster in the refrigerator overnight or in the sink under cold running water. Just remember not to leave them sitting out thawed for too long.

Why does a lobster turn red when cooked?

• The red pigment is the most stable component of the coloring in a lobster shell. The greens and browns which darken the shell in a live lobster are destroyed by cooking.

Are large lobsters tougher than small lobsters?

• Most people find there is no difference in tenderness between the meat of small and large lobster. However, cooking a lobster for too long can make it tough.

Does lobster contain much fat or cholesterol?

• Lobster (without butter) is very low in calories, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Lobster meat also contains omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, the substances that seem to reduce hardening of the arteries and decrease the risk of heart disease.

Is Conch a Snail?

• It is a marine snail known as a gastropod mollusk. The conch is classified in the phylum mollusca, class gastropoda, order mesogastropoda.

How can conch be prepared?

• Conch can be eaten raw, pickled or cooked.

Is conch an aphrodisiac?

• There are many scientific research conducted but none has been proven conclusively, however, according to local legend it is a potent aphrodisiac.