Greenlandic Leber shrimp
10. Greenland Laber shrimp: about 50 US dollars (about 356 yuan) per kilogram
Greenland Leber shrimp, also known as ghost sea old, is a large deep-sea lobster that grows in the extremely cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. They mainly inhabit the deep sea area above 200 meters in the Greenland Sea, and are rarely found and caught, so they are known as "ghosts of the deep sea".
The Greenlandic Leber shrimp is huge, with males up to 60 cm in length and females up to 40-50 cm and weighing more than 5 kg, making it the largest of all shrimp and crab species. Its cephalothorax is hard, dark brown or nearly black, with large pincers very well developed, and it has a strong ability to prey and catch. The four pairs of feet are also large and agile.
Due to the large depth of the habitat, it is necessary to rely on special equipment to catch this lobster. Occasionally, fishermen carry a few in their nets, but they are extremely rare. At present, the world also has very limited knowledge of its life history and habitat. This difficulty in fishing, combined with the scarcity of the population, makes Greenland's Leber shrimp a rare item in the world of luxury cuisine.
Greenland Leber shrimp is tender in meat, delicious, juicy and nutritious, making it a favorite among gourmets. Its meat quality is different from that of ordinary lobsters, and it is more like abalone, so it is known as "northern abalone". Due to its extreme scarcity, the current price of Greenland Leber shrimp in the international market is about US$50 per kilogram, far exceeding other common lobsters, and is a delicacy in the luxury seafood world.
Cicada shrimp
9. Cicada shrimp: about US$100 (about 712 yuan) per kilogram
Cicada shrimp is a large deep-sea lobster that grows in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, mainly distributed in the Philippines, Indonesia, northern Australia and other places. It gets its name from the distinctive cicada-like pattern on the back armor, which is different for each individual and is as unique as a fingerprint.
The carapace of cicada shrimp is hard, dark greenish-brown in color, and some will have a bluish hue. The size is large, the body length of male shrimp can reach 45 cm, and the female shrimp also has more than 30 cm. It grows slowly, generally taking 8-10 years to reach the size of a commercially fished man. This shrimp has two large pincers with developed and powerful feet, and its steps are also very large, and its movements are agile. They inhabit the bottom of the deep sea in rocky areas up to 200 meters above, hiding in burrows during the day and coming out to feed at night.
Due to the large depth of the habitat, the natural density of cicada shrimp is relatively low. Moreover, they have a long growth cycle, weak fecundity, and a sparse population. As a result, commercial fishing is more expensive and the quantity is limited, so cicada shrimp are more expensive in the market, about US$100 per kilogram.
The flesh of cicada shrimp is delicate, but the nature is slightly worse than that of fresh shrimp, and it is best when it is fresher. Its delicious taste, delicate meat, and rich nutrition make it popular among gourmets and a delicacy in the gastronomic world. Due to the small production, it is a luxury-level seafood delicacy in the international market.
Shrimp
8. Shrimp: about 200 US dollars (about 1424 yuan) per kilogram
Crayfish is a large deep-sea lobster that grows in the deep waters of the South China Sea and the East China Sea. It gets its name from the fin protrusions on both sides of the cephalothorax, and its shape is unique and distinctive. The crayfish is larger, the shell length can reach more than 30 centimeters, and the male shrimp is larger than the female shrimp, and the weight can reach more than 7 catties. Its pincers are well developed, strong and powerful, and agile in action. They hide in deep-sea caves below 600 meters during the day and forage for food at night.
It was not until the 21st century that fishermen began to use advanced fishing equipment to catch this rare species in the deep sea. Due to the extremely deep growing waters, the equipment input and fishing costs are high, and the natural density is not high, so the quantity is relatively limited. Therefore, the price of crayfish as an ingredient is very expensive, and the price per kilogram in the international market is about 200 US dollars.
The individual growth of the shrimp is extremely slow, and it takes more than 15 years to grow to edible size. The meat is delicate, delicious and nutritious, and is praised as "white cut meat on the sea" by food lovers. The protein content of crayfish is extremely high, and it is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients, and has the reputation of supplementing nutrition, and is the best seafood delicacy. Due to its scarcity of quantity, it is considered a luxury item internationally and its price is quite high.
Australian lobster
7. Australian lobster: about 300 US dollars (about 2137 yuan) per kilogram
The Australian lobster is a large warm-water lobster found off the coast of Australia. They live mainly in the deep waters around the Great Barrier Reef, inhabiting seabed crevices at depths of 100-250 metres. The Australian lobster is huge, with male shrimp up to 60 centimeters long and weighing up to 15 kilograms, making it one of the largest lobsters in the world. Female shrimp are also 40-50 cm long.
The lobster is thick and powerful, and the surface is covered with short, fine spines. They have two large pincers, are agile, and have a strong predatory ability, mainly feeding on other crustaceans, fish, etc. Due to the large depth of life, the natural resource stock of Australian lobsters is not high, and the catch is only about a few hundred tons per year.
Australian lobster meat is tender, juicy, high in protein, and rich in calcium, phosphorus, zinc and other minerals and trace elements. Its tail meat is the most precious, and it is popular with diners because of its delicious taste and thick meat, and has the reputation of "black truffle in the sea". Due to its large size and scarcity in abundance, Australian lobsters have become a delicacy on the luxury table, with prices in the international market at around US$300 per kilogram.
Red lobster
6. Red lobster: about 500 US dollars (about 3,561 yuan) per kilogram
Red lobster is a large warm-water lobster found mainly in California and the West Coast of the United States. They inhabit rocky seabeds at depths of 180-300 meters, hiding in burrows during the day and foraging at night. Red lobsters are very large, with males averaging about 40 centimeters in length and up to 50 centimeters in length. Female shrimp are smaller, with an average length of 30 cm.
The red lobster has a hard dorsal carapace with jagged protrusions on the surface. The two pincers are well developed and powerful, and they are agile in action. They have a ferocious temperament and often fight with each other. Due to the large depth of the growing waters, the natural resources of red lobster are not high, and the global annual output is about 3,000 tons, which is a rare species.
The red lobster meat is tender, delicious and juicy. Among them, the pincer meat and tail meat are the most precious, rich in nutrition and excellent in taste. Rich in protein, calcium, and other nutrients, red lobster is widely acclaimed in the food world and is regarded as the seafood delicacy of choice for luxury tables. The market price is very expensive, about US$ 500 per kilogram.
Boston lobster
5. Boston lobster: about 1,000 US dollars (about 7,123 yuan) per kilogram
The Boston lobster is a large cold-water lobster that lives in the North Atlantic Ocean and the estuaries of rivers. They inhabit the rocky crevices of the seabed at depths of 3-400 meters, and are mainly found in the Arctic Ocean in Maine, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Greenland.
Boston lobsters are huge, with males averaging more than 60 centimeters in length, up to 1 meter long and weighing up to 9 kilograms. The female shrimp is slightly smaller, but also 40-50 cm. They are characterized by two large pincers that are unusually well developed and have an extremely strong ability to prey and assist in feeding. Boston lobsters are agile and extremely adaptable, able to tolerate extreme low temperatures.
Due to the long growth cycle of 7-8 years and the harsh habitat, Boston lobsters have very limited natural resources. With an annual production of only a few tens of thousands of tonnes worldwide, it is a rare species that is commercially fished. Their meat is delicate, delicious, nutritious and delicious, especially the meat in the pincers is the most valuable. Boston lobster, the top luxury item, has a market price of up to $1,000 per kilogram.
European lobster
4. European lobster: about 1,500 US dollars (about 10,685 yuan) per kilogram
The European lobster is a large cold-water lobster that lives in the North Atlantic, mainly found in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland and the coastal areas of Northern Europe. They live at depths of 150-300 meters in the bottom of the sea, hiding in caves during the day and foraging for food at night.
The European lobster is huge, with an average body length of more than 40 centimeters, a maximum of 60 centimeters, and a weight of nearly 10 kilograms, making it one of the largest lobster species in the world. The female shrimp is slightly smaller. The two pincers are well-developed and powerful, with thick feet and quick movements. Their shells are dark reddish-brown and their flesh is white and tender.
The growth cycle of European lobsters is as long as 7-9 years, the population is scarce, and the global annual production is tens of thousands of tons. With delicious meat, high protein content, rich nutrition and delicate taste, they are the top delicacies in the seafood world. European lobster is in high demand in high-end restaurants, with an international market price of about US$1,500 per kilogram, far exceeding other common lobsters, and is an indispensable ingredient in luxury cuisine.
Australian blue lobster
3. Australian blue lobster: the unit price per kilogram is about 5,000 US dollars (about 35,600 yuan)
The Australian blue lobster is a rare species of lobster that grows in the southwestern waters of Australia, and is famous in the world of luxury food due to its extreme rarity and delicious meat. They inhabit the cliffs of the sea at depths of 150-300 meters, hiding in caves during the day and coming out to feed at night.
The Australian blue lobster is huge, with males averaging 50 cm in length, reaching a maximum of 60 cm and weighing more than 20 kg. The female shrimp also has a body size of 30-40 cm. Their distinctive feature is that they are covered in a dark blue shell, which is very eye-catching. The pincers are strong and powerful, and have a high predatory ability.
Due to slow growth, mature individuals can live up to 30 years. Coupled with the large depth of habitat, it is difficult to catch, and the global annual production is extremely low, only a few hundred kilograms. The Australian blue lobster is the most revered of the top seafood because of its delicate, juicy, protein-rich and delicious meat. Its extremely rare characteristics and delicious meat quality make the Australian blue lobster one of the most expensive lobsters in the world with an international market price of up to US$5,000 per kilogram.
Chinese splendid lobster
2. Chinese splendid lobster: the unit price per kilogram is about 10+ US dollars (about 710,000 yuan)
The Chinese splendid lobster is an extremely rare lobster species endemic to the mainland, and is known as a biological wonder like a "living fossil". It is found only in a few deep-sea areas in the East and South China Seas, and inhabits the vicinity of 250-500 meters of submarine cliffs and canyons.
The Chinese splendid lobster is very large, with a body length of more than 1 meter and a weight of more than 30 kilograms. Their dorsal carapaces are hard and covered with serrated bone tumors; And the most distinctive thing is the colorful speckled pattern, which is as splendid as it is extremely gorgeous. These colors are protective in the dark, deep-sea environment. They are sluggish, and their two pincers are well developed and powerful.
This lobster is extremely rare, with no more than 500 individuals in the wild worldwide. Due to the extreme living environment, commercial fishing is extremely difficult, and the annual production is less than 100 kilograms. The Chinese splendid lobster not only has an unconventional appearance, but also its meat quality is extremely delicious, rich in protein, calcium, zinc, phosphorus and other nutrients, which is the best in underwater cuisine. The rarity and unique characteristics combined with the delicious quality of the meat make the Chinese splendid lobster the most expensive lobster in the world at an international market price of up to US$100,000 per kilogram.
Blue lobster
1. Blue lobster: 100+ US dollars per kilogram (about 7,120,000 yuan)
One of the rarest creatures in the world, the blue lobster is rated as the "sapphire of the sea", it is rarely found in the wild, and it is the most expensive and mysterious lobster species in the world. This lobster is found at depths of 600-1000 meters in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, and only a very small number of fishermen stumble upon it while fishing in the deep sea.
The blue lobster is huge, the male shrimp can reach 1 meter long, weigh more than 20 kilograms, and the color is full of strange blue-purple luster, which is especially eye-catching in the dark environment of the deep sea. Their two large pincers are powerful enough to crush sea urchins and shellfish with ease. Due to their scarcity, there are only a few blue lobsters caught in the world every year.
According to scientific research, it takes an average of 2 million ordinary lobsters to find a blue individual, which is worth as much as a national treasure. What's even more amazing is the quality of their meat, which is tender and delicate, sweet in taste, rich in protein, and extremely delicious.
Due to its incomparably rare and extraordinary deliciousness, the price of blue lobster soared to more than $1 million per kilogram as soon as it appeared on the international market, becoming the most expensive and mysterious luxury ingredient in the world. The chance to get a blue lobster is as rare as winning the jackpot of a billionaire mansion.