1.25 lb Live Maine Lobster

We source our live lobsters directly from independently owned wharfs, some just a few miles from our headquarters here in Maine and others all along the North Atlantic coast. Each day the docks trace their landings to the lobstermen and women who catch them, and we trace our lobsters to each dock where they landed.

What’s The Serving Size of 1.25 lb. Live Lobster?
When ordering live lobster, one of the most frequent questions people ask is: “How much meat will I get from my live lobster?” Generally speaking, you should expect a 1 lb. hard-shell lobster to yield about 3.2 oz. of lobster meat. We’ve found that 3.5 oz of lobster meat is the perfect serving size, so your 1.25 lb. live Maine lobster will be the perfect main entrée for your dinner.
We recommend serving some classic New England side dishes with your boiled, steamed, grilled, or baked lobster. When shopping, add to your cart an appetizer of crab cakes or clam cakes, and a side dish of corn on the cob to pair with your lobster meat. Be sure to cap the meal off with a mouthwatering Labadie's Bakery Original Maine Whoopie Pie. Get all of this delivered right to your front door fresh and ready to cook.
If you think a 1.25 lb. live lobster isn’t enough food, shop our huge selection to order different size live lobsters.

Are Lobsters the Next Superfood?
Lobsters offer a wide range of beneficial health qualities similar to other popular “superfoods.” Lobster (similar to other seafood we sell) is an excellent source of protein, offering 19 grams of protein per 3.5 oz. serving.
Lobster also contains a healthy dose of vitamins B3, B6, and B12, which help support metabolism and cognitive function. Lobster is an excellent source of the antioxidant selenium, which prevents cellular damage, and lobster is also high in zinc to boost immunity. And like salmon, lobster contains omega-3 fatty acids that help lower inflammation and can reduce the risk of heart disease.

Maine Lobster Now offers next-day delivery for orders placed Monday through Friday by 8AM ET, with delivery available Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday deliveries may require an additional fee and are subject to availability. Orders are shipped with dry ice or gel packs to ensure freshness. Shipping may be affected by holidays or weather conditions. Customers are encouraged to inspect their package upon arrival and report any issues immediately with photos. For more details, refer to their shipping policy.

Simple Instructions for Storing Live Lobster
We’ll help keep your live lobster at the highest quality possible.

Handle live lobsters with care. Live lobsters are best cooked the day they arrive. We cannot guarantee overnight survival after delivery.
Refrigerate the entire box. If the box doesn’t fit, carefully remove lobster(s) and wrap them with the seaweed included in your shipment in damp paper. Do NOT store in an air-tight container.
Do NOT put lobsters on ice or in freshwater. Any of these will kill your lobster(s).

Warning: Closing claws and tails can cause bodily harm. If lobsters arrive without bands, please exercise extreme caution when handling.