Lobster TerminologyIn the strange-but-true department, lobsters
have teeth in their stomachs, kidneys in their heads, extremely
poor vision considering the size ratio of eyes to their heads,
and smell through their feet. Bone up on these lobster terms so
you know what you are getting: • Tomalley: The liver of the
lobster. It is greenish in color and prized for its flavor. It
is often added to sauces to boost the lobster flavor. • Coral:
Deep red when raw and coral pink in color when cooked, this is
the roe or egg sac found only in the female. They are considered
a delicacy and are also often added to sauces. • Chicken: These
are small lobsters popular in New England, ranging in weight
from one to two pounds. The name allegedly refers to their
tenderness. • Hen: Female lobster. • Cock: Male lobster. •
Eighth: A lobster weighing 1-1/8 pounds. • Quarter: A lobster
weighing 1-1/4 pounds. • Large: A lobster weighing 1-1/2 to
2-1/2 pounds. • Jumbo: A lobster weighing over 2-1/2 pounds. •
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