Thanksgiving -Our Southern California Tradition
Nov 24, 2020 11:35:16 #
Thanksgiving's Greetings fellow UHH members and I hope this post finds you all safe, in good health and good spirits. This is what we do on Thanksgiving, feast on California spiny lobsters, Panulirus interruptus, also known locally as "bugs"..........chase & Ms. chase
We use hoop nets to catch 'em
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With some occasional bycatch (Moray eel)
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Measure them to be sure they are legal size
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Yep, we've got some nice keepers here
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Then they have to pass the required lab test
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Then give 'em a nice hot water bath
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After their bath
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Then chill 'em
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And grill 'em with a little bovine on the side
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Nov 24, 2020 11:43:37 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Looks good. Eat the eels too? I use to dive for the east coast Maine lobsters off the Jersey coast. Still have my dive gear, maybe again soon. Enjoy your holidays.
Nov 24, 2020 11:57:15 #
looks good.
but what you have there is a really big crayfish, in my opinion.
what you need is Humerus Americanus - a REAL lobster :)
but what you have there is a really big crayfish, in my opinion.
what you need is Humerus Americanus - a REAL lobster :)
Nov 24, 2020 16:26:37 #
MSW wrote:
looks good.
but what you have there is a really big crayfish, in my opinion.
what you need is Humerus Americanus - a REAL lobster :)
but what you have there is a really big crayfish, in my opinion.
what you need is Humerus Americanus - a REAL lobster :)
True - no claws showing...
Nov 25, 2020 07:24:01 #
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Nov 25, 2020 08:59:25 #
No better eating that steak and lobster. And to top it off, you got the right beer in the frig; Pacifico!
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Nov 25, 2020 19:40:27 #
Thank you for taking a look and your comments. It seems that some of you are not familiar with the California spiny lobster vs. the Maine type so here's more information:
What is the difference between California spiny lobster and Maine lobster?
In common with all spiny lobsters, the California species has two large antennae, but no large front claws. Although spiny lobsters lack front claws, pound for pound they tend to have more meat in their bodies than their New England counterparts. Their generous tail meat is sweet and dense, yet still delicate in texture!
What is the difference between California spiny lobster and Maine lobster?
In common with all spiny lobsters, the California species has two large antennae, but no large front claws. Although spiny lobsters lack front claws, pound for pound they tend to have more meat in their bodies than their New England counterparts. Their generous tail meat is sweet and dense, yet still delicate in texture!
Nov 25, 2020 20:05:29 #
Wow does that look like a feast. Would like to catch a late night flight to your place. I'll sit on the pool deck with the dogs.
Nov 25, 2020 23:15:13 #
Nov 25, 2020 23:21:18 #
Yep, surf 'n' turf with a cold beer, life here is good. Best, chase
Nov 26, 2020 04:51:34 #
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