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Perfectly Steamed Lobster

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Randy Harris

Buy perky, energetic lobsters; they should be active and extend their claws upwards when lifted.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings

Ingredients

2

1 1/2-lb. live lobsters

Unsalted butter, melted (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Bring 2" water to a simmer in a large stockpot. Add two 1 1/2-lb. live lobsters (yes, alive) and quickly cover pot—walk away if you need to. Steam lobsters until shells are bright red and meat is cooked through, 8–10 minutes. Remove from pot with tongs and let cool 5 minutes before cracking. Serve with melted unsalted butter.

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  • its soooooo sweet and juicy! My new favorite way of cooking steamed lobster!

    • ItzCoffee

    • D.C. md

    • 8/31/2021