STEAMED MAINE LOBSTER

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Summer is coming and this means lobster will be on the menu! Everyone should know how to cook them for the backyard cookout.

Provided by Petunia

Categories     Lobster

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 (2 lb) lobsters
8 ounces beer
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a pot large enough to hold 2 lobsters, pour in 2 inches of seawater.
  • If you don't have seawater, add 1 tsp.
  • salt to plain water.
  • Pour in 4 oz.
  • of the beer.
  • Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  • Place the 2 lobsters in the pot and cover tightly.
  • Return to a boil as quickly as possible and then start counting the time.
  • The 2 lb.
  • lobsters should steam for 16 minutes.
  • Take them out with tongs, dump the water and start over with fresh water, adding the salt if no seawater and the beer.
  • Serve with individual bowls of melted butter and cracking utensils.
  • If you want to cook smaller or larger lobsters: it is 13 minutes per pound, for the first pound; add 3 minutes per pound for each additional pound thereafter (Ex: a 1 1/2 lb lobster will cook for 14 1/2 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 862.6, Sodium 3852.8, Carbohydrate 6.7, Protein 171

Aphrodyte Quintal
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I've never been a big fan of lobster, but this recipe changed my mind. The lobster was cooked to perfection and the butter sauce was incredible.


Roy Milton
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This is the best lobster recipe I've ever tried. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the butter sauce was to die for.


Guillaume_!_? Norca
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lobster didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit tough and the butter sauce was bland.


Mr. Tamim Op
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The lobster is succulent and the butter sauce is rich and flavorful.


Gamer life
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I love this recipe! The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the butter sauce is so flavorful.


Haseeb Cc3
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients.


Paul KIkumbizi
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The lobster was a bit overcooked, but the butter sauce was delicious.


Kashir Khan
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I've never been a big fan of lobster, but this recipe changed my mind. The lobster was cooked to perfection and the butter sauce was incredible.


Prisca Jun
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This is the best lobster recipe I've ever tried. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the butter sauce was to die for.


Leticia Nabakka
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lobster didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit tough and the butter sauce was bland.


Pool King
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The lobster was succulent and the butter sauce was rich and flavorful.


Musa Gumbi
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The lobster was a bit overcooked, but the butter sauce was amazing.


Polykarp Andjamba
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The lobster is cooked to perfection and the butter sauce is divine.


almir causevic
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This was my first time cooking lobster, and it turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow and the lobster was delicious.


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