South African Lobster Tails
South African Lobster Tails
These are cold water spiny lobster tails. They have the well deserved reputation as the world’s premiere lobster, offering unmatched freshness, taste and texture. Caught in the cold, clean waters of the coast of South Africa, this lobster is immediately processed on frozen-at-sea vessels to preserve freshness. Dramatically overflowing with meat, these sweet and mild lobster tails can be boiled, steamed or grilled. These Lobster Tails can be thawed and chilled prior to use, delivering added versatility during preparation and presentation.
The factory vessels fish in very deep water off of the coast of South Africa at an average depth of 900-1200 feet. The lobsters are caught in traps.
The shell is very thin and the meat to shell ratio is very high.
This lobster species is smaller than other lobsters. The majority of the lobster tails are in the 3.5 oz to 6.0 oz range.
Each size has a letter designation. The following is how the lobster tails are graded:
Tight size grading allows customers to keep South African lobster tails on the menu at an affordable price point.
Comparison of South African lobster tails to other cold water lobster species:
Suggested applications and preparations for South African Lobster Tails include:
Uses of Raw Extracted Meat
Medallions • Casserole dishes • Ceviche
Split Tails
South African Lobster Tail’s uniquely thin shell allows it to be split easily
Uses In-Shell
Surf & Turf • Broiled • Grilled • Boiled