RestaurantsWayfare TavernWhole Maine Lobster Recipe

Whole Maine Lobster Recipe

Inspired by Wayfare Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

drawn herb butter

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Herb Butter

Method

Preparing the Lobster

1

Boil the Lobster

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the live lobsters and cover. Cook for about 8-10 minutes for the first pound and an additional 3 minutes for each extra pound. Once cooked, remove from the pot and set aside to cool.

2

Split the Lobster

Once the lobsters are cool enough to handle, split them in half lengthwise using a sharp knife.

Making the Herb Butter

3

Melt the Butter

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly to avoid burning.

4

Combine Ingredients

Once melted, remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley, chives, basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Serving

5

Serve the Lobster

Place the split lobsters on a serving platter and generously drizzle the herb butter over the meat. Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side.