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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Keyword: Boiled lobster, boiled lobster recipe, Boiled Lobster Tails, lobster recipe

Servings: 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!

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