Boiled Maine Lobster

Ingredients

• 2 live Maine lobsters (1.5-2 pounds each) (680-907g) 2 live Maine lobsters (1.5-2 pounds each) (680-907g)
• 4 quarts (3.8 liters) water 4 quarts (3.8 liters) water
• 1/2 cup (120ml) sea salt 1/2 cup (120ml) sea salt
• 2 lemons, halved 2 lemons, halved
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 2g, 0g
• Protein: 32g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Fill a large pot with water and add sea salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
2. 2.
   Carefully place the live lobsters into the pot and cover with a lid. Boil for 8-10 minutes.
3. 3.
   While the lobsters are boiling, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, juice from one lemon, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. 4.
   Once the lobsters are cooked, remove them from the pot and let them cool for a few minutes.
5. 5.
   Crack open the lobster shells and remove the meat. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
6. 6.
   Serve the lobster meat with the lemon butter sauce on the side. Garnish with the remaining lemon halves.
7. 7.
   Enjoy the succulent and flavorful Boiled Maine Lobster with the zesty lemon butter sauce.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Lobster — Ensure the lobsters are alive before cooking. Choose lobsters that are lively, with intact shells and long antennae.
• Sea salt — Use coarse sea salt for the boiling water to enhance the flavor of the lobster.
• Lemons — Select fresh and juicy lemons for the best flavor. Squeeze the juice from the lemons and use the halves for garnish.

Tips & Tricks

• To ensure the lobster is cooked perfectly, avoid overcooking as it can result in tough meat.
• Serve the lobster with melted butter for dipping to enhance the flavors.
• For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the lemon butter sauce.
• Pair the Boiled Maine Lobster with a crisp white wine to complement the flavors.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of salt in the boiling water.

Serving advice

Serve the Boiled Maine Lobster on a large platter, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon halves. Provide small bowls of the zesty lemon butter sauce for dipping. Accompany the dish with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the lobster meat on the platter, showcasing its vibrant red color. Place the lemon halves strategically around the lobster for an appealing visual contrast. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the lobster or serve it in a separate sauceboat for an elegant presentation.