Live Maine Lobster Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Preparation
Begin by preparing the lobster for cooking.
2
Fill a large pot with water and add sea salt. The water should be enough to fully submerge the lobsters. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
3
Cooking the Lobster
Once the water is boiling, it's time to add the lobsters.
4
Carefully add the live lobsters to the boiling water, head first, to minimize stress on the lobster. Cover the pot with a lid.
5
Cook the lobsters for 8-10 minutes for the first pound and an additional 2-3 minutes for each extra pound. The lobsters should turn bright red when done.
6
Finishing Touches
Once cooked, remove the lobsters from the pot.
7
Use tongs to remove the lobsters and place them on a platter. Let them cool for a few minutes.
8
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, squeeze the juice of the lemon into the butter and stir to combine.
9
Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over the lobsters for garnish.
10
Serve the lobsters with melted lemon butter on the side for dipping.