Description
A simple guide on how to cook live lobster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 live lobster (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
- Water (enough to fill a large pot)
- Salt (1/4 cup for boiling water)
- Butter (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add salt.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Grab the lobster by the body and drop it headfirst into the boiling water.
- Cover the pot and boil for about 8-10 minutes per pound.
- Remove the lobster and place it in ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Serve with melted butter if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the lobster is alive before cooking.
- For added flavor, you can add aromatics like garlic or herbs to the boiling water.
- Use tongs to handle the hot lobster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 68g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: how to cook live lobster