lautnusantara.com Slipper Lobster, or internationally known as slipper lobster, is an increasingly popular luxury seafood alternative. Although it bears a resemblance to a true lobster, fan shrimp offers a unique and equally delicious culinary experience.

1. What is Slipper Lobster?
Slipper lobster belongs to the Scyllaridae family. Its distinctive feature is its flat and wide body, and it does not have large claws like most lobsters. Its meat is mostly found in the tail. Slipper lobsters are generally found in warm waters around the world, including in Indonesia.

2. The Deliciousness of Slipper Lobster Meat
Slipper lobster meat is known to have a sweet and soft taste, with a texture that is often described as a combination of lobster and shrimp. The meat is pearly white and translucent when raw, and becomes solid white when cooked. These flavor qualities make it an attractive choice for seafood lovers looking for a variation on traditional lobster.

3. Differences Between Slipper Lobster and Regular Lobster

Although often confused, there are several striking differences between slipper lobster and regular lobster (or true lobster):

• Physical Form: Regular lobsters have large claws and a more cylindrical body, while slipper lobsters have a flat, wide body without claws.
• Meat: Slipper lobster meat comes mostly from the tail, while regular lobsters have meat in both the claws and tail.
• Texture and Flavor: Although both are sweet, some connoisseurs say slipper lobster has a slightly softer texture and sometimes sweeter flavor than some lobster species.

4. Culinary Uses and Cooking Methods
Slipper lobster meat is very versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways, making it a favorite choice in both fine dining restaurants and home cooking:

• Grilled/Broiled: One of the most popular ways to enjoy slipper lobster because it brings out its natural sweetness. Simply season with butter, garlic, and a few spices.
• Steamed: This method keeps the meat moist and is perfect for serving with dipping sauces such as lemon butter sauce or salted egg sauce.
• Sautéed: Slipper lobster meat that has been removed from its shell can be sautéed with spicy seasonings such as Padang sauce, balado, or sweet and sour.
• Soup and Salad: The sweet and tender meat is perfect for adding to seafood cream soup or fresh salads.
• Grilled Cheese: Slipper lobster halved and coated with grilled cheese sauce is a mouth-watering dish.

To prepare it, you can clean the fan shrimp by removing the head and shell, then split the middle to make it easier to cook or remove the meat.

5. Price and Availability in Indonesia
In Indonesia, slipper lobster is also known as fan shrimp. The price varies depending on the size and place of purchase. Based on searches, the price of frozen fan shrimp on Indonesian e-commerce ranges from IDR 130,000 to IDR 165,000 per kilogram (for a size of 100-150 grams per tail).

Fan shrimp can be found in various coastal areas of Indonesia. Some lobster producing areas in Indonesia include Yogyakarta (Gunung Kidul), Gresik (Bawean), Central Lombok (Teluk Awang), and Cilacap. You can also find fresh or frozen fan shrimp in large fish markets, supermarkets, or through online seafood providers in big cities.

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