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cooking lobster

Cooking Lobster: 5 Simple Steps to Delightful Flavor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Learn how to cook lobster perfectly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 live lobsters
  • 4 quarts of water
  • 1/4 cup sea salt
  • 1 lemon, halved

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  2. Add sea salt and lemon halves to the water.
  3. Carefully add lobsters to the pot, headfirst.
  4. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Remove lobsters and let them cool before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure lobsters are alive before cooking.
  • Adjust cooking time based on lobster size.
  • Serve with melted butter for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lobster
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

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