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How to Boil a Lobster

Cooking and boiling a lobster perfectly isn't that hard, but you may want to hypnotize it first.
Course dinner
Cuisine American, French
Keyword how to boil a lobster
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 lobster
Calories 141kcal
Author Jack Ritchey

Equipment

  • 1 19-quart cooking pot
  • 1 pair of tongs

Ingredients

  • live lobsters
  • water
  • 1 Tbsp. salt

Instructions

  • Fill the pot two-thirds full with water.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp salt and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • Gently place the lobsters in the pot and cover with a lid.
  • Cook the lobsters until they are bright red and has an internal temperature of 135-150° F. See notes for cooking time recommendations.
  • Remove from hot water using tongs.

Notes

How Long Should You Boil a Lobster?
  • 1 pound: 5-7 minutes
  • 1¼ pounds: 7-8 minutes
  • 1½ pounds: 8-10 minutes
  • 2 pounds: 10-12 minutes
  • 3 pounds: 12-14 minutes
  • 5-6 pounds: 18-20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.5mg