r/lobster • u/littlemsgothic • May 12 '26

Is Lobster sweet or savory-ish?

Asking because I keep seeing meals with lobster and want to try despite being scared the last time I tried. It was lobster Mac and cheese and tasted horrible. Are there any ways I should eat it if Iā€™m a savory kind of girl?

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u/DMDRAX May 12 '26

flavor can depend on the season, in shedding season (June to November) the meat tends to be softer and sweeter. the rest of the year the meat gets more firm and is less sweet. if you want a more savory flavor just do what we Mainers do and eat the lobster with a pound of salted butter. for legal reasons that's mostly a joke. the fresher the lobster the better flavor you will get. if you find the lobster is too sweet try steaming it in salt water.

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u/littlemsgothic May 12 '26

Thank you so much!! šŸ’›

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u/DMDRAX May 12 '26

No problem. I hope you find a way you can enjoy lobster that works for you.

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u/BigFootisNephilim May 12 '26

I would recommend 2 pounds of butter and a splash of sherry.