How Long to Boil Lobster

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    1

How Long to Boil Lobster

Boiling is an easy, fast cooking technique for cooking whole lobsters. To boil, you will need:

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Ingredients

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  • fresh lobsters preferably cold water (one per person)
  • salt
  • Garlic butter
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Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with about three quarters full with cold water. Add a teaspoon or two of salt and boil.
  2. Add lobster to boiling water so it dives head first.
  3. This step is the most important. Knowing how long to boil lobster depends on its weight. Cook lobsters for 12 minutes at first. From there, add 1 minute of cooking time for every ¼ pound. When done, lobster meat should be opaque.

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Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

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% Daily Value*

Serving 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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