Florida spiny lobster is found off the southern tip of the state near the Florida Reef. Spiny lobsters are caught, usually live, using special traps or by hand for recreational purposes. Spiny lobster can be bought in a variety of ways, including whole lobster, lobster tails, split tails or lobster meat.

The season for catching these lobsters begins in August and runs through the end of March.

Cooked lobster should be refrigerated between 32 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit, which will maintain the lobster’s quality for up to three days. It can also be stored in a freezer for up to six months.

Lobster Dill Wraps

1/4 reduced fat mayonnaise
1⁄8 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1⁄8 tsp. hot sauce
1⁄8 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄8 tsp. white pepper (ground)
1/2 lb. Florida lobster meat cooked (cut into half-inch pieces)
2 Tbsp. Florida white onion
2 Tbsp. Florida dill (chopped finely)
1 small Florida tomato (sliced thin)
3 Florida romaine lettuce leaves
3 fat-free flour tortilla

In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, onion, salt, pepper, dill, hot sauce and lobster. Line tortillas with lettuce and tomato, then spoon lobster salad into the middle of the tortilla. Roll up tortilla, fasten with toothpicks, and cut diagonally in half. Makes three servings.

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