South African Lobster Tail (1 pc)
From sweet lobster and crab to delicate scallops and prawns—selected for flavor, texture, and provenance.
Our most popular lobster tail. Hand-harvested Cape Lobster (Panulirus Gilchristi) from the frigid waters of South Africa — sweet, bright white meat, MSC certified.
- Best-Selling Lobster Tail
- 🦞 South African Cape Lobster
- MSC Certified, Sustainably Caught
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BEHIND THE PRODUCT: South African Lobster molt their shells. As they molt, their shells harden. This means that the bigger the lobster, the harder the shell, the tougher the meat. While big lobsters tend to take the spotlight for their grand size, for your best South African lobster tail experience, it is our choice to sell only the 4-4.5oz. size. Experience the premium taste of Kolikof Caviar and Gourmet’s wide array of South African lobster tails and other seafood delicacies.
Follow the preparation and storage instructions for the specific product. Raw shellfish must be cooked safely; prepared items can be heated or served as directed.
STORAGE: Raw. Keep frozen. Thaw by refrigeration for 24 hrs.
INGREDIENTS: Lobster (Shellfish)
Products ship in insulated, temperature-controlled packaging. Keep frozen unless the individual product instructions state otherwise.
Bright, sweet cold-water lobster
South African Cape lobster offers clean sweetness, bright white meat, and a succulent texture with a pleasantly firm finish.
What makes exceptional shellfish
Species, harvest waters, handling, and preparation shape every shellfish product. Product metafields make those details specific.
Waters matter
Cold-water lobster, North Atlantic scallops, Alaskan crab, and Pacific prawns develop different flavor and texture profiles.
From delicate to substantial
Scallops are silky and tender, prawns are snappy, crab is flaky, and lobster offers a succulent, firm bite.
Raw or prepared
Tails, claws, legs, picked meat, cakes, stuffed shellfish, and ready-to-heat dishes each require different handling reflected in the product details.
Selected by species, waters, and preparation
Product-specific profiles make it easier to choose the right shellfish for your table.
The provenance
Cold, clean waters and responsible harvest methods create distinctive flavor and texture.
The variety
Every species has its own balance of sweetness, salinity, richness, tenderness, and firmness.
The selection
Choose tails and legs for a centerpiece, picked meat for convenience, or prepared shellfish for an elegant shortcut.
If I don't personally love it, I won't sell it. And I'm picky.
What customers say
Verified reviews for this shellfish product.
Exceptional shellfish, delivered cold.
Species-specific sourcing, texture, flavor, and preparation—explained product by product.