What is the difference between Australian lobster and Boston lobster? Detailed explanation of the slaughter steps

Australian lobster is a big lobster rich in Australia, the individual is very large, every shrimp season, many people will have a plate, but because it is similar to Boston lobster, so many people think it is the same kind, in fact, it is not. What's the difference between Australian lobster and Boston lobster? How to kill?

1. Introduction of Australian lobster:

1. Is Australian lobster freshwater shrimp or sea shrimp?

Australian lobster is a freshwater shrimp, and is one of the most valuable freshwater shrimp, the whole body fiery red, fat, delicious to eat, currently favored by consumers in domestic and foreign markets.

2. How big can an Australian lobster grow?

Australian lobster is very large, generally commercial shrimp seedlings can grow to 100,200, adult shrimp can grow to 1.5 jin, if raised well, it may be even bigger.

What's the difference between Australian lobster and Boston lobster?

First, the shape is different: the Australian lobster shell is large and covered with thorns, without pliers, and the whole is red; the Boston lobster shell is smooth, with two large pliers, and the whole is grayish green, which turns red only after cooking.

Second, the origin is different: Australian lobsters are mainly produced in Oceania and are more common in Australia. At present, artificial farming is also being carried out in New Zealand, the United States, Africa and South Asia. Boston lobsters are mainly produced in Maine. It is also distributed in northeastern North America and even along the east coast of Canada.

Third, the taste is different: Australian lobster has a thick shell and old meat, but tastes delicious; Boston lobster is tender and smooth, tasty and sweet, not as delicious as Australian lobster, if the banquet, the general Australian lobster will appear more high-end.

Fourth, the price is different: the price of Australian lobster is relatively expensive, mostly about 250 to 350 yuan per jin, if it is bought by the hotel, it may be 600 to 1000 yuan per jin, and if it is bought in the supermarket, it may be about 400 yuan per jin; the price of Boston lobster is not very expensive, usually around 80 yuan 120 yuan per jin.

Distinction 5, different nutritional value: Australian lobster has high nutritional value, rich in protein, amino acids, magnesium and other elements, which can well protect cardiovascular system and is very suitable for pregnant women and children to eat; Boston lobster also has high nutritional value, which is rich in protein, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, copper and other elements, which are easily digested and absorbed by the human body.

Third, how to kill Australian lobster?

Australian lobsters are very large, so it is best to cut them into small pieces before eating, or slaughter them before cooking. The specific killing steps are as follows:

Step 1, fix the shrimp in one hand and hold the chopsticks in the other, then insert the chopsticks from the defecation mouth of the tail until they are inserted into the head to release the urine thoroughly so as to avoid the smell of urine when eating.

Step 2, rinse with water, then hold the shrimp head in the left hand and the shrimp tail in the right hand, rotate and pull in the opposite direction, so that the head and tail are separated.

Step 3, peel off the shrimp shell, take out the shrimp thread, and finally take out the shrimp meat.

Step 4, insert the scissors into the abdomen and back edge of the shrimp, then break it open with force, and dig out the meat with a spoon.

Step 5, remove the peel from the shrimp, then wash it in crushed ice, cut it into small pieces and cook.

The above is a detailed introduction of Australian lobster and Boston lobster and how to kill Boston lobster. I hope it will be helpful to you.