Claw

Fish

Claw

Lobster claw meat is firm, sweet, and slightly more resilient than the tail—excellent cold in cocktails or warmed in butter. The shell shape makes a classic presentation when cracked at the table. Steam or boil whole, then crack; avoid high dry heat that toughens the meat. Serve with drawn butter or chill for salad.

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Traits

ClawCulinary PartDelicateVersatile

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Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 114

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 3.7 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.72 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.51 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.47 g
  • Cholesterol 55.3 mg
  • Sodium 84.1 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20.1 g
  • Water 68.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Claw meat is lean crustacean muscle.

Grading systems

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United States

Maine Lobster

History

Lobster claws were a prized share of the boiled lobster feast in North Atlantic cultures.

US

Hotel lobster cocktails featured claw meat as a luxury starter.

Frozen claw meat packs extended lobster beyond coastal live markets.

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