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When Buying Lobster, Bigger Isn't Always Better By Rolland Judd Oct. 28, 2025 11:20 pm EST

If you want to get the freshest lobster possible , searching for one that's alive, well, and swimming in a clean tank is the only way to go. Yet, even then, the meat might not be as tender and juicy as you would hope — especially considering the price you pay for the fresh shellfish. One might think that, because you're already willing to shell out big bucks for quality seafood anyway, you might as well splurge and get your hands on the bulkiest creature in the tank. However, according to celebrated restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian , bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to lobster.

Lobster connoisseurs are likely already familiar with how large the crustacean is w

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