Techniques

Video: How to Humanely Kill a Lobster

In this installment of SAVEUR BASICS, we show you the most humane and efficient way to kill a lobster.

By SAVEUR Editors


Updated on January 14, 2021

We love the sweet, light flavor of lobster meat in everything from fresh salads to creamy chowder, but killing a live lobster can be a daunting task. In the video, we show you how to do it quickly and humanely.

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