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Sea-s the opportunity to eat local + enjoy these four mouth watering dishes from The Lobster Trap.

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A lobster roll sits on a tray.

Maine Lobster Roll, compliments of Chef Mike McCarty.

Photo provided by The Lobster Trap

Did you know Ashevilians can enjoy thoughtfully prepared seafood any night of the week? The Lobster Trap has been serving up premier seafood for the past 17 years, and if you’re wondering what the catch is, think: Maine Lobster, gulf oysters, and more. 🦞

Here are four dynamic duo’s to add to your next meal:

  1. Spinach + Crab Oysters paired with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale: Eight sustainably-sourced gulf oysters topped with spinach + crab.
  2. Maine Lobster Roll with Shelton Riesling: Presented on a brioche bun, 4 oz’s of fresh, chilled Maine lobster. Pro tip: request a light dressing to take the flavor to the next level.
  3. Verlasso Salmon with Orin Swift Machete: Grilled salmon with angel hair pasta topped with a yummy cream sauce featuring sundried tomato, roasted bell peppers, and grilled lemon.
  4. Trap Crab Cakes with the French martini: Two fresh lump crab cakes and house tartar sauce, served with slaw and corn pudding.

Plan your next meal.*

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