How To Make Steamed Lobster
You can't go wrong with perfectly steamed lobster for a fancy bite. Serve this simply seasoned dish with butter & lemon for brighter flavors.
Prep:
5 mins
Cook:
20 mins
Total:
25 mins
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs lobsters, or lobster tails, thawed if frozen
- 1 lemon, halved and squeezed
- 1 tbsp salt
- 12 cups water
- melted butter, for dipping
Instructions
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Fill a large lidded pot with roughly 1-inch of water. Squeeze in the juice of the lemon and add lemon halves.
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Add salt, bring to a simmering boil, and add lobster. Add as many lobsters as possible in the pot with the lid secured.
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Cover and steam for 15 to 20 minutes until bright red. Lobsters will be very hot when done, do not touch with bare hands.
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Serve with a side of melted butter and lemon wedges.
Recipe Notes
- Be sure to remove rubber bands around claws with scissors before steaming.
- Lobster tails only take about 10 minutes to steam.
Nutrition
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