An Authentic Maine Lobster Bake on the Beach of Babson Island Preserve, Maine
Sure, you can get it at the grocery store or a restaurant, but there is nothing that compares to a beach lobster bake on a deserted island in Maine like Babson Island Preserve. Not only do you get to chow down on the freshest lobster you’ve ever had, there is the whole experience of being on the beach, the salty air, and a wood fire steaming the lobster to perfection.
Read about our full week aboard the Windjammer Angelique.
Above photo: Rowing in to Babson Island
Our lobster bake on Babson Island began with some time to follow the trailhead off the beach while our crew brought all of the necessities from the boat over to shore. The trail here winds through sections of pine forrest that open up to meadows of fern. The chartreuse color of the ferns were striking juxtaposed to the deep greens of the pines. I didn’t get too far along the trail because there were so many bugs eating me alive. So, if you find yourself here, insect repellant is a must!
Above photos: Babson Island Preserve
We had the most amazing crew on the Windjammer Angelique – day after day of incredible, locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine. I’d be lying if I said that the lobster bake wasn’t my favorite though. It was fun (and educational!) to see how the seaweed is collected and used to hold the steam in the pot and impart all that salty, smoky goodness.
Above photos: Maine lobster bake
Just out of curiosity, and to ease my guilt, I did look up the caloric and nutritional information for lobster earlier. Turns out, lobster is one of the healthiest proteins you can eat and, generally, under 130 calories per lobster (if you can forgo the butter). Seconds? Don’t mind if I do!
With full bellies and kindred hearts, we headed back to the Angelique before food coma set in.
Read about our next stop in Castine, Maine.
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