Boiled Lobster
The classic boiled lobster method: seasoned water with garlic and wine brought to a vigorous boil, lobsters cooked 12–14 minutes to perfection.
AmericanSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
2
- 2 live lobsters, 1.25–1.5 lbs each
- 4 inches water in pot
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 handful salt
- 0.3 cup white or red wine
- 0.5 cup melted butter, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large steaming pot with 4 inches of water. Add garlic, a handful of salt, and wine.
- 2
Bring to a vigorous boil.
- 3
Add lobsters head-first into the boiling water.
- 4
Boil 12–14 minutes for 1.25–1.5 pound lobsters. Remove and serve with melted butter.
Tags
classicseafoodlobsterNew Englandboiled