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Crabs and Lobsters
Nefyn, Gwynedd
Lobster pots, Porth Meudwy, Lleyn Peninsula
Local fishermen at the seaside villages would boil the crabs and lobsters in this way and sell them in their shells to visitors. They were not eaten by the local people in large quantities, but regarded as an important source of income.
Nefyn, Lleyn.
The Recipe
You will need
- crabs or lobsters
- salt water
Method
- Immerse the crab or lobster in boiling, salt water and boil, allowing approximately twenty minutes per pound in weight.
- Allow to cool, take the flesh out of the shell and season with pepper and salt.
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