
Panulirus argus
Also Known As
Crawfish, Rock lobster, Bug, Florida lobster, Langosta espinosa
U.S. wild-caught Caribbean spiny lobster is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Fresh from August through March, but fishing drops sharply after the first of the year. Frozen year-round. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from North Carolina to Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
Taste |
Mild and sweet. |
Texture |
Firm. Coldwater tails tend to be more tender and succulent than warmwater tails. |
Color |
Raw tail meat is nearly translucent, with a pink, cream, or whitish-gray tint. Cooked tail meat should be snowy white with red tinges but no dark spots. |
Health Benefits |
Spiny lobster is low in saturated fat and is a very good source of protein and selenium. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 112 |
Protein | 20.60 g |
Fat, total | 1.51 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.237 g |
Carbohydrate | 2.43 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 70 mg |
Selenium | 46.2 mcg |
Sodium | 177 mg |