Jul 14 2026

Maine Lobster Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Make Maine Lobster Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Sides

Method

Cooking the Lobster

  1. 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. 2

    Add the Lobster

    Carefully add the live lobsters to the boiling water, headfirst. Cover the pot with a lid.

  3. 3

    Boil the Lobster

    Boil the lobsters for 8-10 minutes, until they turn bright red and the meat is opaque.

  4. 4

    Remove the Lobster

    Using tongs, remove the lobsters from the pot and place them on a platter.

Preparing the Butter

  1. 5

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup of butter until fully liquefied. Do not let it brown.

  2. 6

    Add Seasoning

    Stir in 2 teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning for added flavor.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Lobster

    Serve the boiled lobsters on a plate with lemon wedges on the side.

  2. 8

    Serve with Butter

    Pour the melted butter into small bowls for dipping, and enjoy your lobster with the prepared butter.

  3. 9

    Optional Sides

    If preparing sides, boil the corn on the cob and potatoes in the same pot for the last 5 minutes of the lobster cooking time.

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