Crawfish we know, Lobster not so much. Growing up, crawfish boils were a fun time for family and friends. A sack of crawfish, lots of seasoning along with corn, potatoes, onions and just about anything someone wanted to add to the pot. Get to boiling and the party began! So what about lobster? Several times we had lobster in Maine, yet we did not develop a taste for it. We know, add lots of butter. So when we found ourselves on Prince Edward Island (PEI) at the beginning of lobster season, we were ready to give it another try.
Sunsets on PEI are breathtaking to say the least. Our RV was parked just a mile or so from a small harbor. One afternoon we went to view the sunset. What we did not know was lobster season was opening in a few days. Fishermen were at the harbor preparing their lobster pots and boats for the season. We met Angela whose father is a lobsterman and she works on his boat, “The Abbigail”. It was interesting to talk with her and was educated about lobster fishing.
A few days later we were with locals and went down to the same harbor to purchase lobster from the incoming boats. “The Abbigale” was headed to the harbor and we hoped we could purchase from them. But Andrea’s Dad was anxious to get back out so we had to purchase from the second boat. Lobsters in tow, we headed back to the RV to learn lobster cooking techniques.
These techniques were simple. Boil water, add a little salt then steam lobsters. So simple yet so sweet and tender. We were also shown how to peel the tail so the meat just slides out. Very different peeling technique than a crawfish. Although like crawfish, you drink the liquid from the shell as well as eat any fat. OK, we’re converted. We’re already looking forward to our next meeting in Canada with our Acadian cousins, buying lobsters fresh off the boat, lobster boils, good conversation — good times.
The Acadians of the Maritimes are the same as the Cajuns of south Louisiana. They take people in, cook for them and everyone has a great time — friends for life.
Nothing left but the shells…yummy meal with great friends
I think one will be enough
Cape Egmont Harbor – so peaceful
Getting fish bait ready for the lobster pots
Boats are loaded and ready for opening day
Cape Egmont sunset – our original reason for going to the harbor
