Maine Lobster Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Sides
Method
Cooking the Lobster
- 1
Prepare the Pot
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt for seasoning.
- 2
Add the Lobster
Carefully add the live lobsters to the boiling water, headfirst. Cover the pot with a lid.
- 3
Boil the Lobster
Boil the lobsters for 8-10 minutes, until they turn bright red and the meat is opaque.
- 4
Preparing the Butter
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of butter until fully liquefied. Do not let it brown.
- 6
Add Seasoning
Stir in 2 teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning for added flavor.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Lobster
Serve the boiled lobsters on a plate with lemon wedges on the side.
- 8
Serve with Butter
Pour the melted butter into small bowls for dipping, and enjoy your lobster with the prepared butter.
- 9