Live, Hard-Shell & Bulk Lobster

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Order live lobster online from Intershell Seafood and bring fresh New England flavor straight to your table. Choose hard-shell chicken lobsters, larger select and jumbo lobsters, great-value cull lobsters, and bulk cases, sourced from the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Sizes and availability can change with the season, supply, and current harvest conditions.

Live North Atlantic Lobster The same hard-shell species often sold as Maine lobster

Sizes From Chicken to Jumbo Chicken, select, jumbo, and great-value cull lobsters

Cold-Packed Live Delivery Shipped live and cold, ready to cook on arrival

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Jumbo Lobster - 1 Piece

Regular price $60.00

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Lobsters - 2 Pieces

Regular price $28.80

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Bulk Lobsters - 12 Pieces

Regular price $138.24

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Discounted Lobsters (Cull Lobsters) - 5 Lb

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Bulk Discounted Lobsters (Cull Lobsters) - 12 Pounds

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Super fresh. Large pieces. Had to fillet myself, but it was worth it. Very fresh.

Excellent company to deal with. Very proactive and if these clams, and whole belly fryer clams are half as good as the lobsters I got two weeks ago, were in for a major treat. They were shipped yesterday and showed up today. The gel packs were still frozen and the temperature inside the cooler was 32° I see some haddock fillets and scallops in my Very near future thank you! Dan R (Rural North Georgia)

Melissa, it’s great to hear your clams arrived the very next day with the gel packs still frozen and everything nice and cold! We hope the frying clams are just as good as the lobsters. We’ll be looking forward to your next order!

unbelievable the freshness and taste i love intershell the kindness and knowledge plus fast service and delivery Five Star

Russell, your kind words truly mean a lot to us! We’re so glad you’ve been impressed by the freshness, taste, and fast service. We’re especially happy our team’s knowledge and kindness have made your experience with Intershell a great one. Thank you for your support!

I have on occasion shopped at inter shell seafood and their quality is sevond to none. I just purchased 4 pounds of large frying clams and made fried clams. I use 1/2 corn flour, half regular flour, salt and pepper, a dash of garlic powder, and dredge in evaporated milk then apply the flour mix. Deep fried in vegetable oil@ 375 degrees. Served four with about 2/43 the container. It was more than we could eat. The tastiest clams you could ever ask for and I’ve ate at the “clam Box and Woodman’s on dozens of occasions! Fantastic and will be celebrating the holidays with more!

Joseph, that sounds like one incredible fried clam dinner! We’re so glad you enjoyed the large frying clams and loved the flavor. Your recipe sounds delicious, and being compared with favorites like The Clam Box and Woodman’s is a great compliment. We’re honored to be part of your holiday celebrations and truly appreciate your continued support!

Yummy yum yum. :)

Thanks, Brad! We’re so glad you enjoyed your order. That “Yummy yum yum” made our day! We truly appreciate your support!

I ordered 10 pounds of clams for a party. I called them before I ordered to ensure the clams would be delivered on time. They assured me they would. The day they were supposed to ship, it looked like they didn’t. I called them, and the guy who answered said it “looked like they had shipped, no worries.”

I specifically confirmed multiple times that this would arrive on time.

I had to run to a grocery store to get backup food two hours before my party because, as it turned out, they never shipped.

Intershell knew that they didn’t ship, yet they decided not to inform me. I spent the day refreshing the tracking number, hoping that they had shipped.

When I called, I was informed “oh yeah FedEx never came” - would have been nice to know! And why would Intershell not have brought the box to FedEx if it wasn’t picked up?

Comically horrible customer service. I emailed them expressing this and they offered me a whopping 10% off.

Go elsewhere for shellfish delivery!

The frozen raw whole belly clams we purchased recreate the clam shack experience at home.

Thank you so much, David! We're delighted to hear our frozen whole belly clams helped recreate the classic clam shack experience at home. That's exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

First time my items arrived thawed.

Thank you for your feedback, Kenneth. We're sorry to hear your order arrived thawed, especially since this was your first experience like this with us. We take great care in packaging our seafood to help keep it cold throughout transit, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll review your shipment with our team as we continue working to provide the reliable experience you've come to expect. Thank you for your continued support.

awesome

Thank you so much, Rose! We're so glad you had an awesome experience. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

I had a great experience ordering from this site. The freshest seafood possible to find. I ordered few types of whole fresh fish, plus fresh clams. I was stunned by the quality, it clearly was shipped the same day it was caught. Despite 95F of heat in NJ, it arrived in perfect, chilled condition. It was easy to order and communication with the shop was great and it still great, they keep me updated on a "catch of the day". The pricing is also great. Even paying for the freight, it still cheaper than buying a "dead fish" from the local supermarket . From now on I am a devoted follower and customer of Intershell Seafood, the business of high integrity and decency.

Thank you so much, Olga! Your thoughtful review truly means the world to us. We are delighted to hear your seafood arrived fresh and perfectly chilled, even in the summer heat, and that you had a great experience with both our products and service. Thank you for your trust and support. We are honored to have you as part of the Intershell Seafoods family!

Delivered well!

Thank you, Steven! We're so glad to hear your order arrived safely. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

You went above and beyond to get me what I wanted. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much, Peggy! Your kind words mean the world to us. We're so glad we could help get you what you were looking for. Thank you for your trust and support. We look forward to serving you again!

Intershell Seafood in Gloucester MA is renowned by restaurant chefs and gourmet home chefs for their exceptional quality fresh New England seafoods that are in a class by themselves! I always buy 4-times a month Intershell Seafood’s Fresh Ipswich
Whole Belly Frying Clams Size Large because they are the highest quality you can buy anywhere online and they are recognized by gourmet chefs as the gold standard for their
succulent sweet briny tender bellies with a rich North Atlantic Ocean flavor. They also sell the perfect gourmet Seafood Breading for deep frying their mouthwatering Fresh Ipswich
Whole Belly Frying Clams. Intershell Seafood provides world class customer service that easily handles special customer requests with Rose, Luke, and Nathan by email and phone.
Intershell Seafood also offers reliable next day overnight shipping coast to coast. -Review by Dr. Patrick Hill PH.D, 77-Year Old Gourmet Chef San Francisco CA-

Phenomenal service and fish and shellfish and prepared seafood! People fight over the clam pie. I particularly appreciate the efficient packaging

I love intershell!!! They have great products and fresh fish lobster. My favorite Ipswich clams! Clams for frying breading . All of what you need and they send it so fast. Brings me my childhood whenever I need it ! Great service. Recommend 10 outta 10

Thank you so much, Laurie! Your kind words truly made our day. We are so happy we can bring back those special childhood memories with our Ipswich clams and fresh seafood. Thank you for your continued support and your wonderful recommendation. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Intershell Seafood provides world-class customer service that easily handles special customer requests with Luke, Rose, and Nathan by email and phone. All my.Intershell Seafood orders were shipped overnight by UPS Next Day Air shipping that was 100% reliable and never late. Intershell Seafood in Gloucester MA is renowned by restaurant chefs and gourmet home chefs for their exceptional quality fresh New England seafoods that are in a class by themselves that are finest you can buy anywhere online! -Review by Dr. Patrick Hill PH.D, 77-Year Old Gourmet Chef & Decorated 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran, San Francisco CA-

Thank you so much, Dr. Patrick Hill! Your continued support and thoughtful words truly mean a great deal to our entire team. We are honoured to have earned your trust and are grateful for your recognition of our customer service, shipping, and commitment to providing the highest quality New England seafood. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Intershell Seafood provides world-class customer service with Luke, Rose, and Nathan by phone and email.

Intershell Seafood’s provides world-class customer service with Luke, Rose, and Nathan by phone and email.

Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We are delighted to hear you've had such a positive experience with our team. Providing exceptional customer service is something we take great pride in, and your feedback means the world to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Nothing unexpected. Products arrived in timely and professional manner.

Thank you, Gabriel! We are glad to hear your order arrived on time and in great condition. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

Very easy to order, clams were delivered on the requested date and were enjoyed thoroughly!

Thank you so much, Elaine! We are delighted to hear your order arrived on your requested delivery date and that you thoroughly enjoyed the clams. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

These large monkfish tails are easy to skin and butcher. The spines and tail make great stock. The fillets are more like meaty tenderloins, great to grill or roast.

excellent quality lobsters and steamers fresh and sweet made my fourth of july bbq the best yet i will be a frequent customer and refer anyone i can to intershell

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Scott! We are honoured our lobsters and steamers were part of your Fourth of July celebration. Knowing you'll be back and recommend Intershell Seafoods means the world to us. We look forward to serving you again!

I bought lobsters and steamers for the 4th of July. excellent quality freshest seafood came on time. made my 4th of July barbecue or a complete success. thank you very much intershelland I will be a repeat customer

Thank you so much, Scott! We are honoured to have been part of your Fourth of July celebration. We are thrilled to hear the lobsters and steamers arrived fresh and on time and that they helped make your barbecue a success. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

Great price good delivery .shipping cost good .on time .but little close packing melted but 90 deg days.close but still good would recommend them

Thanks for the great review, Michael! We are so glad to hear that you were happy with the price, shipping and on-time delivery. Thank you for understanding the warm weather has taken its toll on the ice packs. We appreciate your suggestion and look forward to serving you again soon!

Awesome and very friendly people who care about what you want in seafood.

Thank you so much for your kind words, Charles! Providing quality seafood and friendly service is what we strive for every day. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

I am originally from Connecticut but now I live in Iowa. I love whole belly clams, my wife likes the clam strips. You can not get either in Iowa. I order the clams from Intershell and they arrive fresh and on time.
They are perfect and delicious and the breading mix is the key to deep frying them.
I bought the large and I'm thinking about getting the smaller ones next time.
Thank you Intershell for all you do in helping me get my fried clam fix.

Thank you so much, David! We are honoured to bring a taste of New England to your home in Iowa. It is wonderful to hear you and your wife enjoy the clams and that our breading mix helps make them just right. Thank you for your kind words and support. We look forward to helping with your next fried clam fix!

Fresh live lobster can turn an ordinary dinner into a coastal celebration. Flavor, shell hardness, meat yield, and size vary by season, molt cycle, and the waters the lobster comes from.

Intershell Seafood offers live lobster for holiday dinners, date nights, clam bakes, parties, and everyday seafood meals, plus bulk cases for restaurants and events. Sizes and availability may change with season, weather, supply, and current harvest conditions.

Live Lobster Sizes and Grades

Choose the size and grade that matches how you plan to cook and serve. Smaller lobsters are tender and easy to serve one per person, while larger lobsters give you more meat for lobster rolls, tails, and shared plates.

Firm Shell Chicken Lobsters

Chicken lobsters weigh close to one pound and have firm, hard shells with good meat for their size. They are an easy one-per-person choice for boiling, steaming, and clam bakes.

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Live Lobsters

A pair of live lobsters for a classic dinner for two. Good for boiling, steaming, grilling, and lobster rolls.

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Jumbo Lobster

Jumbo lobsters run from about two pounds up to the largest sizes and carry a big yield of tail and claw meat, ideal for sharing or for lobster meat dishes.

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Cull Lobsters (One Claw)

Cull lobsters are missing one claw but keep full tail meat and one claw, so they are a great-value way to enjoy the same fresh lobster. Great for picking meat, rolls, and cooked recipes.

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Bulk Lobsters

Bulk cases of live lobster for parties, clam bakes, and events, so everyone at the table gets their own.

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Bulk Cull Lobsters

A larger bulk case of great-value cull lobsters, a practical pick when you need a lot of lobster meat at a friendly price.

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How to Choose the Right Lobster

One per person, easy serving: choose chicken or select lobsters.
More meat per lobster: choose jumbo lobsters.
Lobster rolls and picking meat: culls and jumbos give the best meat value.
Parties and clam bakes: choose bulk cases.
Firmer, fuller meat: choose hard-shell lobsters.
Bisque and cooked recipes: lobster meat saves time.

How Many Lobsters Should You Order?

One lobster per person: a 1 to 1.5 pound lobster is a good single serving for most guests.

For bigger appetites or lobster rolls: plan on more meat per person, or add a jumbo to share.

These are general planning estimates rather than fixed serving rules. Adjust for lobster size, appetite, side dishes, and the rest of your menu.

Hard Shell vs New Shell Lobster

Hard-shell (firm shell) lobsters have finished hardening after their molt, so they hold more meat and travel well, which is why they are the better choice for shipping and for meatier plates. New-shell lobsters have softer shells and less meat and are more delicate to handle.

Popular Ways to Cook Live Lobster

Boiled Lobster

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the live lobster, and cook until the shell turns bright red and the meat is opaque. As a general estimate, a 1 to 1.5 pound lobster takes roughly 8 to 12 minutes, and larger lobsters take longer.

Steamed Lobster

Steaming is gentler and helps keep the meat tender. Use a few inches of salted water with a steaming rack and cover the pot.

Grilled or Baked Lobster

Split cooked or par-cooked lobster and finish it on the grill or in the oven with butter, garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs.

Receiving and Storing Live Lobster

Open your live lobster as soon as it arrives. Keep the lobsters refrigerated at 40F (4C) or below, loosely covered with a damp cloth or damp newspaper, and cook them the day they arrive for the best quality. Do not store live lobster in fresh water, sealed plastic, or standing water, since this can harm them. Follow the storage and handling notes supplied with your order.

Important Notes on Live Lobster

Live lobster is a fresh, perishable product. Cook it fully until the shell is bright red and the meat is opaque and firm. Discard any lobster that arrives no longer alive, unless the handling notes supplied with your order say otherwise.

If you or your guests have a shellfish allergy, avoid lobster and dishes prepared with it, and check how shared cooking surfaces and oils are handled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy live lobster online?

Yes. Intershell Seafood ships live lobster online, including chicken, select, jumbo, cull, and bulk lobsters, subject to current harvest, inventory, and shipping availability.

What size lobster should I order?

A 1 to 1.5 pound lobster works well as a single serving. Choose jumbo lobsters for more meat, or cull lobsters when you want fresh lobster meat at a better value.

What is a cull lobster?

A cull lobster is a lobster that is missing one claw. It keeps full tail meat and one claw and is a great-value way to enjoy fresh lobster, especially for lobster rolls and cooked recipes.

How many lobsters do I need per person?

One lobster per person is a common estimate, usually a 1 to 1.5 pound lobster. Adjust for appetite, sides, and whether you are serving lobster as the main dish.

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Explore the current selection of live hard-shell lobsters, jumbo lobsters, great-value culls, and bulk cases, shipped fresh from Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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