Langostino vs Maine Lobster
Langostino
Order:
Decapoda
Suborder:
Pleocyemata
Infraorder:
Anomura
Types:
Squat Lobster
FDA Acceptable Market Name:
Langostino Lobster
Flavor & Texture:
The flavor and texture of langostino is very similar to Maine lobster. Some describe it as being like lobster with some slight tones of shrimp.
Price:
The price of langostino meat can average from a third to half of Main lobster meat.
Preparation:
Most langostino meat is already cooked. It can be used in any recipe calling for lobster meat. When cooking with langostino you want to add it to the recipe at the end of cooking to just heat through.
Maine lobster
Order:
Decapoda
Suporder:
Pleocyemata
Infraorder:
Astacidea
Types:
American Lobster
FDA Acceptable Market Name:
Lobster
Flavor & Texture
The flavor and texture of Maine lobster is that of lobster.
Price:
The price of lobster can be between twice and two thirds more than langostino meat.
Preparation:
Most lobster meat comes either raw or cooked. Cooked according to the recipe following instructions.
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