Species The Southern Rocklobster (Jasus edwardsii)

The Southern Rocklobster (Jasus edwardsii) found off the coast of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New Zealand and the Southern part of Western Australia, is considered the supreme lobster by true lovers of the delicacy. Larger than the Western Rock Lobster found off Western Australia, it has superb taste and texture.

Edible parts include flesh found mainly in the tail and legs. The richly tomalley (liver and pancreas) and red coral (roe) are edible and can be served with the rocklobster or used in sauce. The bodies provide a delicious flavour for stocks, soups and poaching liquids, while the heads are useful for making rocklobster sauce.

The overall utilisation potential of the Australian Southern Rocklobster undeniably makes other lobsters seem second rate in comparison.