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How to Cook Lobster
Cook juicy and tender lobster every time with this easy how-to guide!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 live lobsters 1 ¼ lb each
- ¼ cup salt
- Lemon wedges for serving
- salted butter melted, for serving
Instructions
- Place lobsters in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add salt.
- Place lobsters in the boiling water and allow the water to return to a gentle boil and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the lobsters from the pot and use a thermometer to ensure the temperature reaches 140°F in the meat underneath the tail, closest to the body.
- Place cooked lobsters on a large plate or baking sheet to drain and cool enough to handle.
- Serve with butter & lemon.
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Notes
- How to Tell a Lobster is Cooked:
- Tips
- The shell should be bright red.
- A meat thermometer should read 135°-140°F when inserted into the meat underneath the tail, closest to the body. Remember that the lobster will continue to rise a few degrees as it rests.
- The meat inside should be white and opaque (no parts should look grey or translucent). Eggs/roe should be red (not black).
- The small legs should be very easy to pull off.
- Avoid freezing lobsters too long, 30 minutes is just right.
- Lobsters will continue to cook once removed from the heat, so avoid overcooking. Plunge cooked lobsters in a large bowl of ice water if needed.
- It's ok to cook the lobsters with the rubber band on the claw and remove it once cooked.
- Reheat leftover lobster in a double boiler to avoid the meat becoming tough and rubbery.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97
(5%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
533mg
(22%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97 | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.