How to Boil Lobster
Learn how to boil lobster and enjoy this simple and delicious seafood delicacy. With a few basic steps, you'll have perfectly cooked, tender lobster in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 whole lobster, (about 3 pounds, or 4 lobster tails)
- 8 -10 cups water
- 3 teaspoons salt
Steps
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Prepare 1 whole lobster, by cutting and removing the rubber bands from the claws.
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Bring the 8-10 cups water and 3 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large pot on the stove over medium-high heat.
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Carefully place the prepared lobster into the boiling water and cook about 5 minutes per pound of lobster. My 3-pound lobster took 15 minutes!
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Carefully remove the lobster from the water and let it drain for a minute on a plate. Remove the meat from the lobster and dip in your favorite butter sauce!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories241% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Source: The Recipe Critic
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