Exceptional culinary qualities
The tidal range at Gouville-sur-Mer, the second strongest after Canada, enriches the flavour of the meat and gives it excellent texture. Firm and delicate, Navarre blue lobster is a product for connoisseurs.
- Species: Homarus gammarus
- Origin: Channel Islands, Jersey and Cotentin
- Weights: from 400/600 g to over 1500 g
- Flesh: tasty and strong flavour
- Cooking stability: excellent
- Hard shell: optimal growth level
Packaging and transport: absolute freshness
Upon delivery, Navarre blue lobsters arrive alive, intact and stress-free. Each lobster is selected by hand and then pampered from the very first stages of logistics.
- Transport in containers covered with cloth soaked in seawater
- Individual hydro and heat protection packaging
- Shipping in crates lined with damp wood fibre
- International temperature-controlled supply chain
The elegance of selective fishing
A symbol of French refinement, Navarre blue lobster is caught exclusively using pots. This method is respectful of the seabed.
- 100% artisanal fishing, with no impact on natural habitats
- Bait: gurnard or horse mackerel placed by hand
- Lockers: Paimpolais, Carteret, parlours or Conquetois
- Minimum legal size: 90 mm from the cephalothorax
sampling sites
Navarre blue lobsters are caught in the wild, rich and turbulent waters of the Minquiers archipelago (south of Jersey) to the Écréhous (north-east of Jersey). Crossed by the Gulf Stream, these waters transform the lobsters into true athletes of the sea, powerful and muscular.
The solitary life of the blue lobster
A solitary animal, the blue lobster lives on rocky and sandy-gravelly sea beds. During the day, it hides under rocks or in holes. A nocturnal predator, it feeds on crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. Its slow growth (5 to 7 years to reach 25 cm) contributes to its rarity and irreplaceable flavour.
Conservation: the art of preservation
After harvesting, Navarre blue lobsters are quickly placed in our tanks in Gouville-sur-Mer. Equipped with biological filters and temperature regulators, these tanks preserve the lobsters’ vitality and limit stress. Strict specifications allow us to balance production requirements, product quality and environmental ethics.
The chefs’ signature dishes
Firm, rich in flavour and excellent when cooked, Navarre blue lobster is a culinary treasure that inspires the most creative gastronomic initiatives.
Some examples of preparations:
- Blue lobster carpaccio, black truffle oil and candied citrus fruits
- Charcoal-grilled lobster with Binchotan charcoal, teriyaki sauce and bamboo shoots
- Creamy risotto infused with saffron and lobster bisque
- Hot lobster soufflé with a twist on Nantua sauce
Awards and honours
Navarre blue lobster meets the highest standards of international markets. Praised for its quality work, since 2016 the Navarre Domain has been:
Collège Culinaire de France
Artisans of Quality
MSC
Responsible fishing and guaranteed traceability
Navarre blue lobster praised by the greatest chefs
The Navarre blue lobster is the star product on international gourmet menus, the perfect symbol of timeless culinary pleasure.
I work with Maison Navarre lobsters because of their exceptional quality and flawless transport to Singapore. Their bespoke approach and respect for the product and the environment make them an ideal partner in the kitchen.
Our marine collections
Treat yourself to Normandy’s culinary gem
Give your creations the wild nobility of an exceptional product. The Navarre domain, with its revisited artisanal approach, guarantees uncompromising freshness.
