You will feel like a King when eating fresh lobster and you never forget your first taste. Lobster is a delicacy and there are many ways to prepare and enjoy it.

Before trying lobster, you might like to learn a bit more about what lobster is, where to buy it, how to cook it and how it should be eaten.

A lobster is part of the marine species of crustaceans. You get them in different varieties, some with claws and others without. Some clawless ones include slipper lobsters, spiny lobsters and squat lobsters. Each has a slightly different taste and they look different too. Prices vary depending on the type of lobster you get.

Some of the best known and most popular types are the clawed lobster, the reef lobster and freshwater crawfish, which are found in a lot of southern and Creole recipes.

If you love seafood, you will almost definitely find lobster to be one of the tastiest and most special types. The lobster looks almost regal, sitting on the plate, and you know with a glance it is going to be succulent and bursting with flavor. Lobster is not cheap but you do get what you pay for.

The best prices (and usually the nicest, freshest lobster too) can be found in coastal regions and fishing villages. If you are far from the sea, the price will be higher. On average, a pound of lobster costs between $7.95 and $29.95, depending on the shop and its location.

If you are going to spend that kind of money on a meal, you should definitely understand how to prepare it. Preparing a delicious lobster is actually much easier than you may think. One tip you should adhere to when preparing a lobster at home is that you should plan on purchasing one lobster per person. Many fishmongers will offer to steam the lobster for you before you take it home, but in order to really enjoy the fresh taste, you should take the lobster home live.

Once you have prepared the meal, the best way to serve lobster is actually a very simple recipe. The steamed, boiled, or grilled lobster should be accompanied by a bib, butter, and lemon.

Usually the simplest recipe is the best, and in the case of lobster, the less frills the better. However, if you should happen to have leftovers (it is rare but does happen!), you can remove the shell and prepare a lobster salad or po' boy sandwich for lunch the next day.

Lobster is for everyone, not just foodies or people who know a lot about gourmet cuisine. As long as you know where to buy it, how to prepare and serve it and you can find a simple recipe, that is all you need to know. Cooking lobster is relatively straightforward and it will certainly produce a delicious dinner to remember. If you have never tasted lobster, try ordering some at your local seafood restaurant. Once you have experienced the taste, you are sure to want to buy some and make your own!