Cold Climate Corn Chowder Buying good Lobster Buy from a reputable dealer, so you know the lobster has been freshly caught.
Fresh lobster is good lobster.
Then look for a feisty fellow that shows lots of movement and puts up plenty of fight. Chances are the lobster has benn in captivity for a few days. Elastics won't leave marks on a newly captured crustacean. Check the shell. If it's cracked, don't buy it.