Best way to cook lobster?

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

I have never cooked whole lobsters before and was wondering what is the best method for large ones. I have only cooked the tails and only in gravy at Christmas.

So tell what to do with a couple of 3 pounders. Can they only be boiled or steamed?

 

[Tuffcookie]

Just toss those babies into boiling water for a few minutes. It's been awhile since I've cooked them so I'm not sure of the exact time it takes. They will turn red immediately when they hit the water.

TC

 

[Lisa F]

The other day the supermarket had a sale on lobster for $4.99/lb. I brought a couple home as a surprise for DH and he said "how are you going to cook them?" I said "easily, I just asked the nice man behind the counter if he would steam them!" I think it took about 10 min but they have a professional grade steamer. The lobster was SOOOOOO good that way, too. I think either boiling or steaming is the best way as broiling tends to dry it out a bit.

Here's a link on steaming lobster (also a link for boiling): http://www.cooking-lobster.com/cooking-lobster/steamed-lobster.html

 

[minniepumpernickel]

I like eating it, but hate cooking it! I've also seen it steamed before, although I've never done it!

 

[monkeyboy]

I want lobster, it's better than having crabs

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

Originally posted by monkeyboy
I want lobster, it's better than having crabs

I agree!!

 

[SplshMtn99]

My dad has a family lobster license...so we get our fill of them. Steam them.....don't boil them. Boiling washes away alot of the flavor.

 

[cynsaun]

Originally posted by monkeyboy
I want lobster, it's better than having crabs