Whether you like roasted or steamed lobster, our chef’s easy cooking techniques will help you prepare delicious lobster everyone will love.
Lobster Cooking Techniques
Live Lobster
Boiling Method
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil on HIGH.
- Carefully submerge lobster(s) head first into water; cover.
- Continue cooking according to the chart below until the internal temp of the tail at the thickest part reaches 145 degrees. Carefully remove from water; let drain before serving.
Lobster Weight | Cook Time |
|---|---|
1 to 1¼ Ibs. | 5–6 minutes |
1 ¼ to 1 ½ lbs. | 6–8 minutes |
1 ½ to 1 ¾ lbs. | 8–9 minutes |
Steaming Method
- Place steamer rack in large pot filled with about 2 inches of water.
- Bring water to a rolling boil and add lobster (head first).
- Cover pot and steam for about 18 min.
Lobster Tails
Sweet, meaty cold-water tails with a shell scored for easy serving.
Ready-to-Cook Lobster Tail
Split and drizzled with our exclusive basting oil and ready for your oven.