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 Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people
- 4 ea 1 1/4 lb Hard Shell or Soft Shell lobsters
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!
| 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 |