limey wrote:
> The ones we see here are at the supermarkets and restaurants, swimming
> around in tanks. These I recognize!
> However, what exactly are rock lobster tails - are they really lobster? I
> don't even know what rock lobsters are -I only know they are as expensive as
> lobster here but don't know if they're worth it.
>
> Dora
>


I haven't heard about rock lobster tails in 20 years, since
we lived on the east coast. They were imported frozen from
South Africa, often on sale for $.99/lb. and were a cheap, tasty
substitute for shrimp in many recipes. I always assumed they
were some species of salt water crayfish.

gloria p