Half Lobster Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lobster Preparation
Seasoning
Method
Lobster Cooking
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and add the sea salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
- 3
Remove Lobster
Using tongs, carefully remove the lobster from the pot and place it on a cutting board to cool for a few minutes.
- 4
Halve the Lobster
Once the lobster is cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to split it in half lengthwise. Remove the tomalley and any other inedible parts.
Butter Sauce Preparation
- 5
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Be careful not to let it brown.
- 6
Add Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add chopped fresh parsley, the juice of one lemon, paprika, and black pepper to taste to the butter mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 8
