Lobsters are large crustaceans that are a common, and often expensive, form of seafood. Even though lobster is now an expensive food, prior to the mid-19th century in America it was considered to be a poverty food and was often served to servants - to the degree that some servants had contracts stating they wouldn't eat lobster more than twice per week. It is also a taboo food for some religions.
Outside of that, lobsters are now considered to be a luxury food and are often served boiled or steamed in their shell. Diners are provided special tools used to crack open the lobsters, which can be eaten with melted butter and lemon juice. There are other ways of eating lobster too; lobster Thermidor and lobster Newburg are two such.
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