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Lobsta! ~ Learning how to cook ’em!

Servings 3 lobsters

Ingredients
  

  • 3 live lobsters
  • 1-2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Keep the lobsters in a cooler with a little bit of ice until ready to cook.
  • Place a large pot over high heat with the water in it. The water should be about an inch deep.
  • When the water is boiling, place the lobsters in. You can just stack them on top of each other.
  • Cover with a lid and leave the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to come out.
  • Set a timer for 13 minutes.
  • When the timer is done, the water should be foaming. Move the pot off of the heat and cover with the lid until you're ready to break the shells open and eat.
  • To break the shells open, Take a sharp knife to the top of the tail. Using the heel of your palm, hit the back of the knife into the tail. It should split easily.
  • Twist off the legs and claws.
  • Use shell crackers to get into the meat of the legs and claw. Use a fork to pull the tail meat out.
  • Serve hot with butter.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com via John LaFontaine