Chilled Maine Lobster Recipe
trap caught out of Casco Bay, Maine
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Ingredients
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Lobster Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Lobster
Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook the Lobster
Carefully add the live lobsters to the boiling water, cover, and cook for about 8-10 minutes for the first pound and 3-5 minutes for each additional pound. The lobsters should turn bright red when fully cooked.
- 3
Chill the Lobster
Once cooked, remove the lobsters from the pot and place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Prepare for Serving
Once chilled, remove the lobster meat from the shells and place it in a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lobster meat and garnish with fresh herbs, black pepper, and melted butter on the side.
