How to Make Baked Fresh Lobster - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about indulging in a dish made with fresh lobster. The delicate, sweet meat of a freshly caught lobster is truly unrivaled and makes for an exquisite dining experience. One of the best ways to capture the full flavor and succulence of lobster is by baking it. Baking lobster allows for the natural juices and flavors to remain intact while imparting a lovely texture and depth of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) fresh lobster
  • ½ cup butter, melted and divided
  • 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Plunge the tip of a sharp knife straight down just behind lobster's eyes to humanely kill crustacean.
  • Place lobster on its back and use a sharp knife to cut open the cavity. Remove the stomach and intestines, and discard. Reserve tomalley in a small bowl. Mix cracker crumbs with tomalley and spoon mixture into body cavity. Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of butter over top. Place lobster in a 2-inch-deep baking dish.
  • Bake lobster for 30 minutes, uncovered.
  • Turn on the oven's broiler and cook for 3 to 5 minutes just to toast crackers before serving. Serve with remaining melted butter.
  • Nutrition

    1366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 83g
    • Saturated Fat: 36g
    • Cholesterol: 361mg
    • Sodium: 1956mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 77g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 256mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 566mg