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Few foods are more decadent than fresh lobster. Bright red and steaming with savory, delicate morsels of shellfish, this prized dish is sure to set you back a pretty penny (even when cooking it yourself!). On that special occasion when you take the plunge to treat yourself, don\u2019t ruin the experience by destroying this beautiful crustacean with your over-eager man hands. Dissect the lobster and eat it like a pro.<\/p>\n

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Few foods are more decadent than fresh lobster. Bright red and steaming with savory, delicate morsels of shellfish, this prized dish is sure to set you back a pretty penny (even when cooking it yourself!). 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