Whole Boiled Lobster Recipe
Easy Steamed Lobster is simple to make at home in less than 20 minutes!
Servings: 2
Cost: $30
Equipment
- stockpot
Ingredients
- 2 Live lobsters
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- melted butter for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 3-4 inches of water. Add the salt and bring the water to a boil.
- Grasping the lobsters by the body, add the lobsters to the pot headfirst and cover the pot.
- Boil or steam the lobsters for 10-20 minutes depending on the weight of the lobsters. 1 1/2 pound lobsters will take approximately 8-10 minutes. Check for doneness with an instant read thermometer and an internal temperature of 140˚F.
- Using tongs, remove the lobsters from the pot and place on a platter to drain and cool.
- Serve the lobsters with melted butter and lemon.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Protein: 21g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 7514mg | Potassium: 255mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.4mg