Teresa's Recipes
Classic Boiled Lobster with Lemon Butter Sauce
Indulge in the simple yet exquisite flavors of the sea with this Classic Boiled Lobster recipe, served with a tangy Lemon Butter Sauce. This dish is a celebration of the rich, sweet, and tender lobster meat, enhanced by a splash of fresh lemon and the delicious decadence of melted butter. A favorite from the shores of New England to the coastlines of Maine, it's the perfect dish to impress at any dinner party or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Salt
- 2 gallons Water
- 2 (1.5 to 2 pounds each) Live lobsters
- 1/2 cup, melted Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- for serving Lemon wedges
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 24g
- Carbs: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Sugar: 1g
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water and salt to a rolling boil.
- Add the live lobsters one at a time, head first. Cover the pot and return to a boil.
- Boil the lobsters for 15 minutes (for 1.5-pound lobsters) to 20 minutes (for 2-pound lobsters) or until the shells are bright red and the tail meat is opaque and firm.
- While the lobsters are boiling, prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Remove the lobsters from the pot using tongs and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the lobsters with the Lemon Butter Sauce and lemon wedges on the side.
Tips
- You can tell if the lobster is fully cooked when the antennae pull out easily and the color of the meat is no longer transparent.
- For more flavor, you can add bay leaves, peppercorns, or a splash of white wine to the boiling water.