Description
This recipe guides you on how to boil a lobster perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 live lobster (about 1.5 pounds)
- Water (enough to fill a large pot)
- Salt (about 1/4 cup)
- Butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water.
- Add salt to the water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Carefully add the live lobster to the pot.
- Cover the pot and start timing.
- Boil the lobster for about 12-15 minutes.
- When done, remove the lobster and let it cool slightly.
- Serve with melted butter.
Notes
- Choose a fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Adjust boiling time based on the lobster’s weight.
- Ensure the pot is large enough for the lobster to move freely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: boiling lobster, seafood recipe, how to boil lobster