3 lb Live Maine Lobster

We source our live lobsters directly from independently owned wharfs, some just a few miles from our headquarters here in Maine and others all along the North Atlantic coast. Each day the docks trace their landings to the lobstermen and women who catch them, and we trace our lobsters to each dock where they landed.

What’s the Serving Size of 3 lb. Live Lobster?

The weight of a 3 lb. live lobster includes meat and the hard shell body. So, naturally, you might be wondering exactly how much lobster meat you’ll get. Generally speaking, a 1 lb. hard shell lobster is expected to yield about 3.2 oz. of lobster meat, or 20% of its total body weight. We’ve found that 3.5 oz of lobster meat is the perfect serving size, so your 3 lb. live Maine lobster will be plenty for a large appetite while still leaving plenty left over to make a lobster roll. You can make it an even more memorable experience by adding some traditional lobster side dishes.

For your lobster feast, we recommend starting with an appetizer of mouth-watering clam chowder or crab cakes. As a side dish, red baked potatoes or Susan’s Seafood Stuffing will pair nicely with your cooked lobster. Of course, no New England meal would be complete without dessert, so add a classic Maine-iac Whoopie Pie to your order before checkout.

If you need to go bigger than a 3 lb. live lobster or you think it might be too much, shop our huge live lobster selection to order a different size.

Are Lobsters the Next Superfood?

Lobsters offer a wide range of beneficial health qualities similar to other popular “superfoods.” Lobster (similar to other seafood we sell) is an excellent source of protein, offering 19 grams of protein per 3.5 oz. serving.

Lobster also contains a healthy dose of vitamins B3, B6, and B12, which help support metabolism and cognitive function. Lobster is an excellent source of the antioxidant selenium, which prevents cellular damage, and lobster is also high in zinc to boost immunity. And like salmon, lobster contains omega-3 fatty acids that help lower inflammation and can reduce the risk of heart disease.

Schedule Overnight Deliveries and Earn FREE Shipping

Maine Lobster Now safely and securely ships your live lobster(s) overnight right to your door. We offer the best price on shipping live lobsters and other seafood products. When you spend $100 or more, your order ships FREE.

You can also schedule your seafood delivery ahead of time. At checkout, you can choose the day you want your food delivered to ensure you have the freshest possible seafood at your door on the day you need it. It is highly recommended to plan your live lobster seafood delivery for the same day you will cook your lobster(s). We cannot guarantee the overnight survival of your live lobster(s) after they are delivered.

Simple Instructions for Storing Live Lobster

We’ll help keep your live lobster at the highest quality possible.

• Handle live lobsters with care. Live lobsters are best cooked the day they arrive. We cannot guarantee overnight survival after delivery.
• Refrigerate the entire box. If the box doesn’t fit, carefully remove lobster(s) and wrap them with the seaweed included in your shipment in damp paper. Do NOT store in an air-tight container.
• Do NOT put lobsters on ice or in freshwater. Any of these will kill your lobster(s).

Warning: Closing claws and tails can cause bodily harm. If lobsters arrive without bands, please exercise extreme caution when handling.

How to Cook Live Maine Lobster

If you’ve never purchased or cooked live lobster before and are unsure what to do, you’re in good hands. We’ll help you cook your lobster to perfection and easily crack into those shells.

• Learn how to cook live lobster at home like the pros. Read our lobster cooking instructions online, or use the pamphlet insert included with your order to boil, steam, bake, or grill your live lobster.
• Make sure to have the proper equipment on hand when cooking live lobster. Add lobster crackers, seafood shears, seafood picks, and butter warmers to your order.

Health Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. If you’re not sure how to prepare lobster, please review our cooking directions.