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Steamed Lobsters

Cooking lobster is so easy! The only big mistake most people make is to boil them instead of steaming them. When you steam them, you keep that perfect lobster flavor intact.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ea 1 1/4 lb Hard Shell or Soft Shell lobsters

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring 2 - 4 inches of lightly salted water to a full and rapid boil.
  • Add live lobsters, tail first to ensure enough space in the pot for a full batch of lobsters.
  • Cook according to the table below. They're done when their shell has turned bright red. It's that simple!

Notes

Hard Shell Lobsters:
Size of Lobsters: Cooking Times:
1.00 to 1.24 Lbs. 15 - 17 minutes
1.25 to 1.49 Lbs. 18 - 20 minutes
1.50 to 1.99 Lbs 22 - 25 minutes
2.00 to 2.50 Lbs. 25 - 28 minutes
 
Soft Shell Lobsters:
Size of Lobsters: Cooking Times:
1.00 to 1.24 Lbs. 9 - 11 minutes
1.25 to 1.49 Lbs. 12 - 15 minutes
1.50 to 1.99 Lbs 15 - 18 minutes
2.00 to 2.50 Lbs. 18 - 20 minutes
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