4.8 from 12 votes
Steamed Lobster with Drawn Butter
Steamed lobster with drawn butter--with its sweet, succulent tail, slurpy claws, and chunky knuckles--is one of summer's greatest hits. What sets this recipe apart is the herbaceousness of both the steaming liquid and the butter.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 bunch thyme
- 4 bay leaves
- 4 lemons plus more for serving
- Four (2-pound) live lobsters
- 2 ticks unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
Instructions
- Fill a large steamer or stock pot with about 2 inches of water and toss in the salt, thyme, bay leaves, and the juice of 1 lemon. If a more emphatic lemon flavor is desired, go ahead and toss in the halves of 2 lemons. Bring to a boil.
- Place the lobsters in the steamer basket or directly in the pot, cover, and steam until the shells are bright red and the tail is curled, about 15 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the pot and let drain.
- Meanwhile, gently warm the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm it up gently so the milk solids begin to cook and sink to the bottom of the pot. Keep a close watch because once the milk solids collect and fall, they burn easily. Carefully pour the clear butter into a small dish, leaving the solids behind in the pan. (If necessary, strain the drawn butter to remove any pesky lingering solids.) Squeeze the juice of 2 lemons into the drawn butter and stir in the parsley and basil.
- Serve the steamed lobster with the drawn butter and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
186mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.