Lobster Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Water
In a large pot, combine 4 liters of water with 1 cup of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add the Lobster
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the live lobsters, headfirst, into the pot. Cover with a lid.
3
Boil the Lobster
Boil the lobsters for 8-10 minutes for the first lobster and an additional 3-5 minutes for each lobster thereafter. The lobsters are done when their shells are bright red.
4
Remove and Cool
Using tongs, remove the lobsters from the pot and place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
6
Add Garlic and Herbs
Once the butter is melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Stir well to combine.
7
Simmer
Let the herb butter simmer for about 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat.
8
Serve
Drizzle the herb butter over the cooled lobsters or serve it on the side for dipping.