subject: Handling & Storage of Lobster Before Cooking [print this page] Once they are home make some room in the refrigerator and store them covered with a damp cloth or towel allowing them to breathe. You don't want to wrap them completely or enclose them in a box either. Stored this way, they will have a realistic shelf life of one to two days. You should consider cooking them quicker than this though for the ultimate in freshness.
