Maine Lobster Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

steamed and served with drawn butter

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Lobster
Fill a large pot with 2 liters of water and bring it to a rolling boil. Ensure the pot is large enough to hold both lobsters comfortably.
2
Add the Lobsters
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the live Maine lobsters to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid.
3
Steam the Lobsters
Steam the lobsters for about 8-10 minutes per pound. For two average-sized lobsters (about 1.5 pounds each), this should take around 16-20 minutes. The lobsters will turn bright red when they are cooked.
4
Remove the Lobsters
Once cooked, use tongs to carefully remove the lobsters from the pot and place them on a platter to cool slightly.

5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Allow it to melt completely without boiling.
6
Skim the Foam
As the butter melts, you may notice some white foam on the surface. Skim this off with a spoon to clarify the butter.
7
Serve the Butter
Once the butter is melted and clarified, pour it into small dipping bowls for serving alongside the steamed lobster.