Steamed Lobster
The meat from steamed lobsters is more tender and flavorful than boiled lobsters and with only a few inches of water, it's a much faster method.
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 2live lobsters (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each)
- 1tablespoon salt
- ½cup melted unsalted butter
- Optional: 1 medium lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Place a trivet or steaming basket in a large stockpot and add 1 1/2 to 2 inches of water and the salt.Step 3
Bring the water to a full boil. Grasp a lobster around the abdomen, behind the claws, and lower it into the pot, head-first. Put the second lobster in the pot. Immediately cover the pot and let the lobsters steam for about 10 minutes for 1-pound lobsters, 12 minutes for 1 1/4 pound lobsters, or 14 minutes for 1 1/2-pound lobsters. Increase another 2 minutes for every 1/4-pound over 1 1/2 pounds.Step 4
Remove the lobsters with tongs and let them stand for 5 minutes before cracking. Serve the lobsters with melted butter and lemon wedges, if desired.