Eating The Most Elusive Lobster In The World

Most people travel to Pinel Island in Sint Maarten for the beaches but today, I came for something rarer: the slipper lobster.

Unlike its famous cousin, the spiny lobster, the slipper lobster has a flat, armored body and no claws. What it lacks in looks, it makes up for in taste.

The meat is incredibly sweet, tender, and buttery, often described as richer and more delicate than regular lobster.

Slipper lobsters are hard to find because they hide under rocks and sand, and they’re only caught in small quantities across warm waters like the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and parts of Asia.

On Pinel Island, you can sit right by the ocean and enjoy these little-known lobsters grilled fresh, a true hidden gem for seafood lovers.

Join me as I explore the island, dig into a plate of slipper lobster, and show you why this humble crustacean might just be one of the best-kept culinary secrets in the Caribbean.