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    Easy Boiled Lobster with Garlic Lemon Butter Dip Sauce

    Published: Oct 30, 2016 · Modified: May 18, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 28 Comments

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    Learn how to boil lobster in salted water and a trick on how to cook live lobster humanely. This Easy boiled lobster recipe came out delicious served with lemon garlic butter dipping sauce. It is the best holiday dish to have on your dinner table this year.

    At the local market, I spotted some live, wild-caught Maine lobsters.  They were big and priced right… next thing I know I’m home boiling them in a salted boil water. The cooking process for boiled lobsters is so simple and the result is amazing!

    Boiling lobster is a little quicker and the meat comes out of the shell more readily that when steamed.

    My husband and kids were pretty surprised to see me cooking up lobster but definitely enjoyed them for lunch.

    I often think of lobster as fine dining or something that I should be cooking up only when having special dinner guests.  After cooking them on a whim so quickly and with such little effort I can definitely foresee us having more lobster lunches in the near future!

    boiled lobster with garlic lemon butter dip sauce. Learn how to boil lobster in salted water and a trick on how to cook live lobster humanely.

    With lobster’s higher sodium and cholesterol levels it’s not something you should consume every day.  Lobster does, however, act as a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.  It’s good to strike up a conversation with the people at your markets to learn where your seafood is sourced from, and any other additional information they’re willing to share.

    How to Buy Lobster:

    Keep in mind that one market may have better fish while another may have better shellfish.  Being in a coastal city we sometimes have seafood vendors at our local farmer's markets, but they’re often times sold out within the first hour or two.

    • Stay clear from sleeper lobsters. Sleeper lobster are live lobsters that may be near death and barely move.
    • Choose hard-shell lobsters because they have more meat and better texture
    • For bigger claws, choose male lobsters. However, if you love the roe, go for female lobsters.
    • Buy a live lobster the day you intend to cook it. Don't wait to too long or for more than 36 hours.
    • Fall is one of the best times of year to buy high quality hard-shell lobsters.

    boiled lobster with garlic lemon butter dip sauce. Learn how to boil lobster in salted water and a trick on how to cook live lobster humanely.

    How Much Lobster Per Person?

    You should plan on about 1¼  - 1½ pound lobster per person.

    How to Cook Live Lobster Humanely

    Option 1. Put the live lobster in a freezer for about 30 minutes without freezing it before cooking. This action will put put the lobster to sleep.

    Option 2. Put it head first into the water so the lobster will die quickly.

    Option 3. Place the tip of a sharp knife right between the eyes to kill the lobster instantly.

    Easy boiled Lobster with homemade Lemon Butter Dip Sauce recipe. boiled lobster with garlic lemon butter dip sauce. Learn how to boil lobster in salted water and a trick on how to cook live lobster humanely.

    How to Boil A Lobster:

    • Pick a large pot. If you do not have a big pot, cook lobsters in batches. Use an 8-quart pot to cook one lobster, or a 16-quart pot for 2-3 lobsters.
    • Fill a large pot with 1 gallon of water per lobster, or enough to cover the lobster with at least two inches of water.
    • Add about 2-3 teaspoon of sea salt per quart of water.
    • Bring water to a boil over high heat then place the lobster into the pot, headfirst. Cover the pot tightly.
    • Cook for about 7-9 minutes for a 1 ¼ lb lobster or 9-11 minutes for a 1 ½ lb lobster. Do not overcook or the meat will become tough!
    • Remove the lobster immediately from the pot to stop the cooking process, then set aside to cool in an ice bath.

    Hope you'd enjoy this easy boiled lobster recipe, served with delicious lemon garlic butter.

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    Easy Boiled Lobster with Lemon Garlic Butter Dip Sauce

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    This Easy boiled lobster came out delicious served with lemon garlic butter dipping sauce.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 55 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lobster, (per person, average 1¼ - 1½ pounds each)
    • water
    • salt

    Garlic Butter:

    • 1 stick butter
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
    • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    Boil the Lobster:

    • Pick a large pot, if you do not have one, cook lobsters in batches.
    • Fill a large pot with 1 gallon of water per lobster, or enough to cover the lobster with at least two inches of water. Add about add 2-3 of sea salt for each quart of water. The water should taste salty like seawater.
    • Bring water to a boil over high heat.
    • Place the lobster into the pot, headfirst, completely submerging them and cook for about 7-9 minutes for a 1 ¼ lb lobster or 9-11 minutes for a 1 ½ lb lobster. Cover the pot tightly. When properly cooked, lobster meat is a creamy white color all the way through with no translucent areas.
    • Remove the lobster immediately from the pot to stop the cooking process, then set aside to cool in an ice bath.

    Garlic Butter:

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, parsley, chives, and lemon juice then quickly remove from the heat. Strain before serving if needed.

    Notes

    A 16-quart pot is the perfect size to cook 2-3 lobsters.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 126mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Paula Schuck

      November 02, 2016 at 7:34 am

      That looks so good! Lobster is one of my favorites, and I love how simple this recipe is.

      Reply
    2. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      November 02, 2016 at 9:22 am

      There's nothing like a meal of lobster. This dipping sauce sounds and looks absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try this recipe.

      Reply
    3. Pam Wattenbarger

      November 02, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      i love lobster but I have never made it myself. I had no idea it was so simple.

      Reply
    4. ohnikkashae

      November 02, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      I love lobster! Lobster pizza, lobster bisque, and lobster rolls!! I will be making your recipe soon!!

      Reply
    5. Karen Clough

      November 02, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      Your pictures are stunning! I love lobster but have never made it myself before. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    6. brandyellen

      November 02, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      We love lobster and this is such an easy way to make it up! I am going to give it a try!

      Reply
    7. Shannon Graham

      November 02, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      This isn't hard to make at all! My husband would love me forever if he came home to lobster lol

      Reply
    8. Dawn McAlexander

      November 02, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      I do love lobster. This looks so good. It's the dipping sauce that is really getting me. It has my mouth watering.

      Reply
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