How to Make Boiled Lobster - A Step-by-Step Guide

Few things scream luxury and indulgence quite like a perfectly cooked boiled lobster. Whether it's a special occasion or just a craving for a delectable seafood dish, boiling a lobster is a straightforward and time-honored method of preparation that results in tender, flavorful meat that pairs perfectly with melted butter.

While it may seem intimidating to cook a live lobster, especially if you've never done it before, with the right guidance and techniques, you'll be confident and suc...

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Ingredients

  • 3 gallons water
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 10 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 lemons, quartered
  • 2 oranges, quartered
  • 5 stalks celery, quartered
  • 4 tablespoons black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 6 fresh jalapeno peppers (Optional)
  • 2 fresh live lobsters

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Pour water into a large pot and add onions, garlic, lemons, oranges, celery, black pepper, seasoned salt, and jalapeño peppers. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 20 minutes.
  • Add lobsters and place a lid over the pot. Boil until shells are bright red and meat is opaque, about 15 minutes (depending on the size of your lobsters).
  • Remove lobsters from the pot and place them in a colander under cool running water to stop the cooking process.
  • Nutrition

    793 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 383mg
    • Sodium: 7794mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 118g
    • Vitamin C: 215mg
    • Calcium: 903mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 3302mg