Lobster might seem daunting, but it is easy to prepare. Serve this delectable feast with baked or boiled potatoes, steamed green beans and a bottle of chilled Chardonnay.
Special Diets:
Method
In a small saucepan over very low heat melt the butter, then skim off all the foam.
Set aside for 1 to 2 minutes while the milk solids settle to the bottom.
Carefully ladle the clear drawn butter into a bowl and discard milk solids on bottom of pan.
Return clear butter to saucepan and stir in lemon juice, chives and a pinch or two of pepper.
Keep warm until ready to serve.
In a large pot over high heat, bring 6 quarts water and salt to a boil.
Add thawed lobsters, return to a boil and cook 8 minutes.
Remove with tongs and set on a cutting board to cool slightly.
Turn lobsters belly side up and cut each lobster in half with a sharp knife or cleaver.
Plate and serve with butter, lemon wedges and lobster cracking utensils.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
370
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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