Not buying your lobster at the right place

Of course, when it comes to making your lobster, the preparation that takes place at home is crucial. But the most important part of the process occurs before you even enter your kitchen. Before you do anything else, you should go get a lobster. But where exactly should you go? Many customers make the mistake of going to a random grocery store with a lobster tank. However, in most cases, this is not what you want to do. The best place to get a lobster, according to Serious Eats, is directly from a fisherman or a fishmonger. If you live in the Northeast, you will have an easier time finding these. If you're in another part of the country, you might want to go online. There are numerous online vendors who will ship you live lobsters.

If you don't have those options, you don't have to give up completely. Rather, look for fresh, pre-steamed lobster meat. You won't get to enjoy the entire cooking process, but you will get to enjoy that delicious fresh lobster flavor.