Sample Lobster Cooking Time Chart
Lusty Lobster Inc.
There are ma ny ways to cook and serve a fresh Maine Lobster. The most popular method of preparing lob ster
is steaming.
STEAM-Put about 2 inches of seawater or salted fresh water in the bottom of a large kettle. Bring the water to
a rolling boil. Put in the live lobsters, one at a time, grasping just behind the claws. Let the water boil again and
begin timing. Allow 18 minutes for a 1- to 11/4-pound hard-shell lobster and 20 minutes for a 11/2-pound hard -
shell lobster. If the lobster has a soft shell, reduce th e cooking time by 3 minutes. or
BOIL-Place lobster in a large lidded pot. Fill a large kettle three-quarters full of seawater. If seawater is not
available, add 2 tablespoons of salt for each qua rt of water. A good rule of thumb is to allow 2 1/2 quarts of
water for each lobster. Bring the water to a boil. Put in the live lobsters one at a time and let the water boil
again.
Lower the heat, cover the kettle, and simmer about 15 minutes for 1-to 11/4-pound hard -shell lobsters and 20
minutes for 11/2- to 2-pound hard-shell lobste rs. Soft-shell lobsters take a little less time, so reduce the cooking
time by 3 minutes. When the lobster is bright red an d antennae pull out easily, the lobsters are done. Serve
whole lobster, either hot or cold. For the ultimate taste, serve with a side dish of melted butter.
Lobster Weight Minutes
1 lb. to 1-1/4 lbs. 15 minutes
1-1/2 lbs. to 2 lbs. 17-20 minutes
2 lbs. to 3 lbs. 3 lbs.20-minutes
3 to 6 lbs. 24-28 minutes
6 to 7 lbs. 28-30 minutes
8 lbs. & up 4 minutes per pound
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