Lobster Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Seasoning
Method
Preparing the Lobster
- 1
Boiling the Lobster
Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Adding the Lobster
Carefully add the live lobsters to the boiling water. Cover the pot and cook for about 8-10 minutes for the first pound and 2-3 minutes for each additional pound.
- 3
Checking for Doneness
The lobsters are done when they turn bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove them from the pot and let them cool.
Preparing the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4
Melting the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- 5
Adding Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Finishing the Sauce
Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the butter mixture, and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Season with Old Bay seasoning and black pepper if desired.
Serving
- 7
Plating the Lobster
Split the cooked lobsters in half and arrange them on a serving platter.
- 8