Lobster, often considered a luxury food item, is now surprisingly available at your local Iceland store. While Iceland has been a reliable source of frozen food since the 70s, it's not typically associated with lobster. However, my sister-in-law vouched for Iceland's reputation for its frozen fish, writes the Mirror's Rebecca Koncienzcy .
After all, freezing is an excellent method to maintain nutrients and freshness. So, I decided to give it a go and try the lobster myself. Priced at £9, Iceland's Luxury Canadian Whole Cooked Lobster comes frozen and requires defrosting in the fridge.
I was slightly taken aback when I unboxed the whole lobster - claws, antenna, tail, beady eyes and all. This probably reflects more on my lack of experience as I've never prepared a lobster before, only seen it done on MasterChef. Thankfully, Iceland provides a step-by-step guide with pictures on the box.
Once you get past the initial shock, it's actually quite straightforward. Preparing a lobster may seem daunting if it's your first time, but once you've extracted the meat, you're left with tender, flavoursome flesh ready to savour. A simple drizzle of melted butter is all it needs to be perfect.
Serving up fresh lobster could certainly add a touch of class to your festive spread this year, although bear in mind that one lobster is typically enough for two people, so you might need to stock up. My resourceful hubby used the leftover shell to jazz up a chowder, ensuring we got our money's worth.
