Description
A simple guide on how to prepare lobster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 live lobster
- Water
- Salt
- Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add salt.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully add the live lobster to the boiling water.
- Cover the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the lobster and let it cool slightly.
- Crack the shell and extract the meat.
- Serve with melted butter if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the lobster is alive before cooking.
- Cooking time may vary based on the lobster’s size.
- Fresh lobster produces the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: how to prepare lobster