Description
Learn the best way to cook lobster for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 live lobsters
- Water (enough to fill a large pot)
- Salt (1/4 cup)
- 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 live lobsters to the pot.
- Boil the lobsters for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red.
- Remove the lobsters and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
- Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Ensure lobsters are alive before cooking.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Cooking time may vary based on lobster size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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