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Where to find lobster in Martinique ?

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The lobster, just by pronouncing this word, your mouth is watering, at least for those who like shellfish and who are not allergic. It is really a very coveted and sought after dish in Martinique. Moreover, the lobster is consumed during great family occasions because this great pleasure represents a cost.

The lobster is found in tropical and temperate waters, they take refuge under rocks, they are not easily caught. Unfortunately, the lobster is becoming scarce, because fished too often, they do not have time to have a sufficient size to fish them. Moreover, the minimum weight of a good lobster is 400 g and can go up to 3 kg.

Moreover, to regulate lobster fishing, there are prefectural decrees dated 23 October 1964 and 27 September 1984:

Lobster fishing is prohibited between January 1 and March 31, which is their reproduction period. Night fishing and bottle fishing are prohibited. Only hand fishing is allowed. [source martiniqueannu.com]

In Martinique, fishermen use traps to catch them.

langouste en martinique en aquarium

Frequently asked questions about lobsters in Martinique

How to cook lobster?

Lobster can be cooked in different ways:

Grilled lobster, don't leave it too long on the fire of the barbecue to avoid the flesh to be too dry. Don't forget the dog sauce 😉. Lobster fricassee, cooked in a tomato-based sauce with all those spices mentioned just above. Lobster blaff, cooked in a water scramble with all those spices:

country onion,
leaves of wood of India,
salt,
pepper,
garlic,
onion france,
vegetarian chili and where strong,
thyme,
parsley
lemon juice
a drizzle of oil

You can share your preparations with us 😉🍽

Where to eat cheap lobster in Martinique ?

As locals and tourists visiting Martinique, when you go to a restaurant in Martinique, you want to eat a dish that you don't often eat. So why not treat yourself to a Sunday lunch with your family for example?

But where to eat cheap lobster in Martinique? Below, you will find some good addresses of restaurants to have lunch with your family or friends.

Don't hesitate to give us feedback on the tested restaurant(s).😉

If you are a good cook, you can buy some from the fishermen. The price per kg of lobster is about 25 euros.

Map of the best restaurants to eat lobster