The Mystery of Lobster’s Green Goodies: What That Green Stuff Really Is

as a delicacy, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about.

People who have eaten it often describe the flavor as:

  • Rich
  • Strongly savory
  • Briny
  • Buttery
  • Concentrated
  • More intensely “lobster-like” than the meat

The texture is usually much softer than lobster meat.

It can be creamy, paste-like, or slightly grainy.

But taste is subjective—and given the food-safety recommendations surrounding tomalley, there’s really no reason to try it simply out of curiosity.

What Should You Do If You Find Green Stuff Inside Your Lobster?

Don’t panic!

If you’ve opened

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