how long can i keep live lobster on ice?
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It's best to cook your lobsters the day they arrive, but they can be stored up to two days if needed. If you need to store them when they arrive, wrap the lobsters in damp paper and store with ice packs or in the refrigerator and keep them as cold as possible — but don't freeze them.
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Imitation crab sold in loose form in trays in fish cases will keep in the refrigerator three to five days. When frozen, they should be used within six months. Signs of spoiled imitation crab are similar to those of fish, Kishimoto said--foul fishy smell, slimy surface and sour taste.
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It normally takes 5-7 years for a lobster to reach legal size.
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You can store live lobsters overnight, one night, in your refrigerator. ... The best way to keep your lobsters alive for up to 24 hours is to store them with damp newspaper (or fresh seaweed) in the coldest part of the refrigerator (usually the lowest shelf at the back or in the meat keeper).
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A good hard-shell lobster can live up to 36 hours out of water if kept cool, moist and refrigerated. Since lobster is a gill breather wet newspaper and/or seaweed helps keep them moist.
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Both cooked and raw prawns can be kept in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you don't think they will be eaten in that time, opt for the freezer. If they are kept at a temperature below -18c, prawns can last between 6-8 months. You should always keep a prawn's shell on, until just before you prepare them.
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Lobsters are harvested year-round in Maine and New Hampshire. However, the majority are caught between late June and late December when the lobsters are the most active. Lobsters are also harvested during the winter and early spring months, but in smaller quantities.
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"A large 2lb lobster takes 2-3 minutes to die in boiling water but it takes half a second of 110 volts to stun a lobster and five more seconds to fully kill it." A live lobster is placed in the water inside the machine. It is docile, its tail tucked under its body.
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Put the lobsters in the pot. Cover the pot, and, if whole, let them steam for 10 minutes for a 1-pound lobster or 7-8 minutes per pound. Tails may take less time.
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Bring the water to a rolling boil. Grasp the live lobster from the back drop it headfirst into the boiling water. Cover the pot and once the water has started to boil again, start timing. Boil the lobster for 10 minutes for the first 1-lb of weight and then 3 more minutes for each extra pound.
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Refrigerate soup in airtight containers for up to 2 days only! You don't want to keep your lobster bisque refrigerated very long, as with most seafood. Reheat on low-medium heat.
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Cooked lobster in the shell can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if placed in a tightly covered container. Shucked lobster meat can be refrigerated for 2-3 days. Live lobster should never be frozen but cooked lobster freezes well.
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It is not advisable to keep lobster warm for more than 10 to 20 minutes, as the lobster will continue to cook and may become rubbery and overcooked. Keeping cooked lobster warm is best done if you will be serving it shortly but need time to set the table or prepare a sauce.
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In a fridge, keep lobsters as cold as possible in an open container such as a cardboard box. Pack them with seaweed or damp newspaper to keep them moist but not wet. Never store them on ice or in tap water, as the fresh water will kill them.
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If frozen, lobster tails & crab legs should be thawed in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours, covered, or op- tionally, in a microwave oven, covered, (especially if it has an auto-defrost setting). You CAN cook both frozen, but they tend to be more tender if thawed first.
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To maximize the shelf life of cooked lobster for safety and quality, refrigerate the lobster in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked lobster will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Once it's cooked you can store it in your fridge for up to 4 days. Do not immerse in fresh water as this will kill the lobster. Never remove the bands on its claws as they will pinch you!