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Ingredients
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Lobster
Butter Sauce
Method
Prepare the Lobster
- 1
Boil the Lobster
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then add the sea salt. Carefully add the live lobsters to the pot and cover. Boil for 8-10 minutes for a 1.5-pound lobster, until the shells turn bright red.
- 2
Prepare the Butter Sauce
- 3
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- 4
- 5
Finish the Sauce
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and black pepper to taste.
Serve
- 6
Plate the Lobster
Split the lobsters in half and arrange them on serving plates. Drizzle the warm butter sauce over the lobster and serve immediately.


