Maine Lobster Pot Recipe
A decadent pot filled with fresh Maine lobster.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and add 1 cup of sea salt and 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning. Stir to combine.
- 2
Boil the Water
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
Cook the Potatoes and Corn
Add the red potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the corn on the cob and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the Lobster
Carefully add the live Maine lobsters to the pot. Cover with a lid and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobsters are bright red and cooked through.
- 5
Prepare the Butter and Lemon
While the lobster is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the butter and mix well.
- 6