Cracked Lobster with Drawn Butter and Lemon
Indulge in the ultimate seafood luxury with this Cracked Lobster with Drawn Butter and Lemon recipe that’s perfect for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home. Featuring sweet, tender lobster cooked to perfection and served with silky, garlic-infused drawn butter, this dish is an irresistible balance of simplicity and decadence. Fresh lemon wedges add a bright citrus note, enhancing the rich flavor of the lobster meat. With minimal prep and a quick 10-minute cook time, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and will transport you straight to coastal bliss. Pair it with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a restaurant-worthy meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: cracked lobster recipe, lobster with butter, seafood dinner, easy lobster recipe, drawn butter for lobster.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole (about 1.5-2 pounds each) lobster
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 gallons water
Instructions
Bring 2 gallons of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a large pot.
Prepare the lobsters by rinsing them under cold water to remove any debris.
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, carefully place the lobsters into the pot, headfirst. Cover with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on the size of the lobsters. The shells should turn bright red when done.
While the lobsters are cooking, make the drawn butter. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Peel and smash 1 garlic clove and add it to the butter for flavor. Once completely melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain out the garlic before serving.
Cut 1 lemon into wedges for serving; reserve the second lemon for squeezing fresh juice over the lobster meat if desired.
Once the lobsters are cooked, carefully remove them from the pot using tongs and allow them to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
To crack the lobsters, use lobster crackers or the back of a heavy knife to break the claws and tail shells gently. Extract the meat and serve it on a platter.
Serve the cracked lobster with warm drawn butter, lemon wedges, and optional sides like crusty bread or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.3 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.2 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2439 mg | 813% | |
| Sodium | 9886 mg | 430% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 286.7 g | 573% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1956 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3639 mg | 77% | |
*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.
