Jul 14 2026
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Chilled Lobster Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

With Mango Salsa

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Method

Lobster Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Lobsters

    Fill a large pot with 4 liters of water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook the Lobsters

    Once the water is boiling, carefully add the live lobsters to the pot. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the lobsters turn bright red and are cooked through.

  3. 3

    Cool the Lobsters

    After cooking, immediately transfer the lobsters to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 10-15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the Meat

    Once the lobsters are cool, remove the meat from the claws and tails. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Mango Salsa Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 6

    Add Seasoning

    Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp of salt. Toss everything gently to combine.

  3. 7

    Chill the Salsa

    Cover the bowl and let the mango salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve

    To serve, arrange the lobster meat on a plate and top it with the chilled mango salsa. Enjoy your chilled lobster with mango salsa!

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