STEAMED LOBSTER WITH LEMON-HERB BUTTER

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Categories     Herb     Shellfish     Steam     Dinner     Lemon     Seafood     Lobster     Summer     Anniversary     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook lobsters in 2 large pots of boiling salted water until shells are pink and lobsters are just cooked through, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Add lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve lobsters with lemon wedges and warm herb butter.

Khyrei Clyburn
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The lobster was a bit overcooked, but the lemon-herb butter was delicious. I'll try again next time and cook the lobster for a shorter amount of time.


Youssef Zsiri
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the lemon-herb butter was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamoud Abdallah
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I've made this steamed lobster recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lobster is always cooked perfectly, and the lemon-herb butter is so flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Chase Brain
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The steamed lobster turned out great! The meat was succulent and flavorful, and the lemon-herb butter added a delicious touch. I especially liked the simplicity of the recipe, which allowed the natural flavors of the lobster to shine through.


Alex Yoongi Hatake
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This steamed lobster with lemon-herb butter was an absolute delight! The lobster was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, and the lemon-herb butter was the perfect accompaniment, adding a bright and flavorful touch. I served it with roasted aspara