Title: How to Boil Lobsters Source:
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From your New England for Visitors Guide
Boiling is probably the most popular way to cook New England lobsters, and it's easier than you might think!
Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required:
25 minutes
Here's How:
Fill a large pot half to two-thirds full with water.
Set your burner to high heat and bring water to a rolling boil.
Add lobsters to the pot head first, making sure that they are completely submerged.
Cover the pot tightly and return to a boil as quickly as possible.
Once water is boiling again, cook the lobsters 10 minutes for the first pound and 3 additional minutes for each additional pound, i.e., cook a two-pound lobster for 13 minutes.
When the antennae pull out easy, the lobsters are done.
Serve with melted butter.
Tips:
Be sure to keep the water boiling throughout the cooking time, but be careful that the pot does not boil over.
Times given are for hard-shelled lobsters; if cooking new shell lobsters, reduce boiling time by 3 minutes.
Try adding a cup of white wine to the water before boiling to add a bit of flavor.