Preparation
1. Fill pot with 1 inch of water and add 2 tbs. of salt.
2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
3. Add lobsters one at a time, head first. Cover the pot.
4. Steam 7 minutes for 1-1/4 lb. and 10 minutes for 1-1/2 to 2 lb. lobsters.
5. Regulate the heat if the froth starts to bubble over.
6. Lobsters are done when the outer shell is bright red, when the meat is white, and when the 2 front antennae pull out easily. DO NOT overcook. |