Description
Learn how to boil lobster perfectly with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 live lobsters (1.5 to 2 pounds each)
- Salt (about 1/4 cup)
- Water (enough to fill a large pot)
- Butter (for serving)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add salt.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully add the lobsters to the pot, headfirst.
- Cover the pot and start timing once the water returns to a boil.
- Boil the lobsters for about 8-10 minutes for the first pound and 3-4 minutes for each additional pound.
- Remove the lobsters from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure the lobsters are alive before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the lobsters.
- For added flavor, you can add herbs to the boiling water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Boiled Lobster Recipe