How To Boil Lobster!
Boiling is one of the simplest ways to cook a lobster, and is probably best for the squeamish that don't wish to cut up a live lobster with a knife. Some say that you can 'hypnotize' a lobster by rubbing the top of its head or its abdomen, thereby pacifying it before boiling. The theory is that the adrenaline produced by a frightened lobster adversely affects the texture and flavor of the meat. I have never seen or tasted any evidence of this, but if you want to cover all possible bases, go ahead and hypnotize your lobster. It is important to select a pot big enough to hold enough water to cover the lobsters completely.
Here's How:- Fill a large pot half to two-thirds full with water.
- Set your burner to high heat and bring water to a rolling boil.
- Add lobsters to the pot head first, making sure that they are completely submerged.
- Cover the pot tightly and return to a boil as quickly as possible.
- Once water is boiling again, cook the lobsters 10 minutes for the first pound and 3 additional minutes for each additional pound, i.e., cook a two-pound lobster for 13 minutes.
- When the antennae pull out easy, the lobsters are done.
- Serve with melted butter.
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Tips for Cooking:
- Be sure to keep the water boiling throughout the cooking time, but be careful that the pot does not boil over.
- Times given are for hard-shelled lobsters; if cooking new shell lobsters, reduce boiling time by 3 minutes.
- Try adding a cup of white wine to the water before boiling to add a bit of flavor.