How To Boil Live Lobster
We have always boiled our lobsters. It is the easiest technique to cook them. This is the best way to boil is by using sea salt in the cooking water.
Yield: 2 people
Calories: 114kcal
Equipment
- A large pot
- Cocktail Forks to pick lobster meat
- A hammer or metal device to crack the claws
Materials
- 2 Live lobsters 1 per person
- 1 Large pot of salted water
- Butter melted for dipping
- Lemon slices
- Bread for dipping into the lobster-infused butter optional
- side dish like cole slaw or french fries
Instructions
- Fill your large lobster pot with water. You need about three quarts of water for each 1.5 pounds of lobster. The lobsters should be totally submerged in water.
- Add 1/4 cup of sea salt for each gallon of water. This will add flavor to the lobsters.
- Bring the saltwater to a rolling boil.
- Put your live lobsters in one at a time. Do not cover.
- Stir the lobsters halfway through boiling. (cooking times below)
- Boiled lobsters will be bright red when done.
- Let lobsters stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- If you can, you a large kitchen knife to split the tail
Video
Notes
1 lb. Lobsters will take 5-7 minutes
1 1/4 lb. lobster will take 7-8 minutes
1 1/2 lb. lobster will take 8-10 minutes
2 lb. lobster will take 10-12 minutes
3 lb. lobster will take 12-14 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1per person | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.125g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 412mg | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.46mg