How to Boil Lobster
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
24 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, International
How to Boil Lobster
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Learn how to boil lobster and enjoy this simple and delicious seafood delicacy. With a few basic steps, you'll have perfectly cooked, tender lobster in just 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 lobster about 3 pounds, or 4 lobster tails, whole
- 8-10 cups water
- 3 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Prepare 1 whole lobster, by cutting and removing the rubber bands from the claws.
- Bring the 8-10 cups water and 3 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large pot on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the prepared lobster into the boiling water and cook about 5 minutes per pound of lobster. My 3-pound lobster took 15 minutes!
- Carefully remove the lobster from the water and let it drain for a minute on a plate. Remove the meat from the lobster and dip in your favorite butter sauce!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
24kcal
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
3669mg
(153%)
Potassium
64mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 3669mg | 153% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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