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How to Boil Lobster

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Keyword: Boiled lobster, boiled lobster recipe, Boiled Lobster Tails, lobster recipe
Servings: 2 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 whole lobster, about 3 pounds, or 4 lobster tails
  • 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

Calories: 24kcal | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 3669mg | Potassium: 64mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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