Langostino vs Maine Lobster

Langostino

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.