How to Eat a Lobster!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Live Lobster (fresh, whole; keep refrigerated until ready to cook)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 4 pcs Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 pcs Lemon (juiced)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• to taste Kosher Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning (optional, adds classic seafood flavor)

Instructions

1. Prep the Lobster

   Place the live lobster on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut off the tail segment and then split the tail shell lengthwise, pulling the meat out like you would with a crawfish. Keep the released juices in a bowl for later.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Water

   Fill a large pot with enough water to fully submerge the lobster tail, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 212°F

3. Cook the Lobster

   Gently lower the lobster tail into the boiling water. Cook for 8 minutes, or until the shell turns bright red and the meat is opaque.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 212°F

4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce

   While the lobster cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in lemon juice, chopped parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Combine Lobster and Sauce

   Using tongs, lift the cooked lobster tail from the pot, let excess water drip off, and place on a serving plate. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the meat, ensuring it coats every surface.

   Time: PT2M

6. Serve

   Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Pair with crusty bread or a light salad.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

20g

Fiber

0g