Knuckle

Fish

Knuckle

Lobster knuckle meat sits in the joints between claw and body—sweet, irregular pieces prized by pickers and often hidden in rolls and salads. Yield is small but flavour is excellent. Pick after steaming; fold into lobster rolls, omelettes, or bisque garnish. Do not waste these pieces when dressing whole lobsters.

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Traits

Culinary PartDelicateKnuckleVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 131

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.14 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.97 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.89 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.06 g
  • Cholesterol 56.1 mg
  • Sodium 81.8 mg
  • Salt 0.21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19.8 g
  • Water 74.2 g
Detailed nutrients

Knuckle of Lobster: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

Grading systems

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United States

Maine Lobster

History

US

Knuckle meat was the picker’s reward when dressing lobsters for sale.

Lobster roll makers relied on knuckle and claw meat for texture contrast with tail.

Chefs advertised knuckle meat in rolls as a mark of whole-lobster butchery.

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