Boiled Maine Lobster
Dive into the quintessential New England culinary experience with this classic Boiled Maine Lobster recipe. Perfectly showcasing the natural sweetness of fresh, live Maine lobsters, this dish is both simple and stunning. The lobsters are cooked in a generously salted water bath to mimic the briny essence of the ocean, resulting in tender, succulent meat. Served alongside golden clarified butter and zesty lemon wedges, this indulgent preparation truly lets the lobster shine. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick 15-minute cook time, this elegant seafood feast is as effortless as it is impressive—ideal for dinner parties, special occasions, or whenever you’re craving a taste of the coast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Live Maine lobsters
- 16 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Salt
- 2 whole Lemon wedges
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
Instructions
Begin by selecting fresh, live Maine lobsters. Ensure they are active and have a hard shell.
Fill a large stockpot with 16 cups (4 quarts) of water. Add 1.5 cups of salt to the water to mimic the salinity of the ocean and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the lobsters to the pot headfirst using tongs. Work quickly to ensure even cooking.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and return the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook the lobsters for 12-15 minutes, depending on size (12 minutes for 1-pound lobsters, 14-15 minutes for 1.5-pound lobsters).
The lobsters are done when they have turned bright red and the tails curl tightly when pulled.
Using tongs, carefully remove the lobsters from the pot and place them on a platter to drain and cool slightly.
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, skim off the foam from the top and transfer the clarified butter to a serving bowl.
Serve the boiled lobsters with lemon wedges and clarified butter on the side. Crack the shells with lobster crackers and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.9 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 690 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 71916 mg | 3127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 96.9 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 816 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1724 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
