Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe River Oyster Bar1 1/2 Pound Roasted Maine Lobster Recipe

1 1/2 Pound Roasted Maine Lobster Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

anchovy-garlic butter - MP

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Method

Cooking the Lobster

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cooking Pot

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Lobster

    Carefully add the 1.5-pound Maine lobster to the pot. Cover and cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster is bright red and the meat is opaque.

  3. 3

    Remove and Cool

    Using tongs, carefully remove the lobster from the pot and place it on a plate. Allow it to cool slightly before cracking the shell.

Making Anchovy-Garlic Butter

  1. 4

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.

  2. 5

    Add Anchovy and Garlic

    Once the butter is melted, add 4 anchovy fillets and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir until the anchovies dissolve and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 6

    Finish the Butter

    Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Season with black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Lobster

    Crack the lobster shell and remove the meat. Arrange the lobster meat on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the anchovy-garlic butter and serve immediately.

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