Boiled Lobster

[jeff]

Take your lobster and place it in the freezer for about 20-30 mins, (some people agree some dont) this should knock the little guy out so he wont feel the heat. Or you can place a Chef knife into the base of the head (with the blade facing towards the front, aka the head) Slide the tip of the knife straight down throw the lobster till it hits the cutting board then slide the knife down with a chopping motion splitting the lobsters head in half.

For the record I just stick my lobsters in the freezer. =)

While your lobster is in the freezer (if you do it this way) place a very large pot of water on the stove. add a good bit of salt (once again some people argue about salt just like the freezer) anywho, once the water comes to a rolling boil, drop your little lobster into the water. I like to use a collapsible steamer to hold the bugger down. http://www.focuspg.com/focuspg/cat_img/10957-sm.jpg Then cook your lobster for..

For 1 pound: 5 minutes
1 1/8 pounds: 6 minutes
1 1/4 pounds: 8 minutes
1 1/2 to 2 pounds: 8 to 10 minutes
more than 2 pounds : 12 minutes

Some places list that you should cook a 1 lb lobster for 10+ minutes. I think that's crazy. Each to their own I guess. I like my lobster not well well done.

Lobsters are easy to make, they just dont offer a lot of meat for the dollar. still a good food to have once in awhile.

[Cannysage]

steaming works really well, too. lotza butter and lemon. I use minced garlic in melted butter for dipping sauce.

[nperkins]

I prefer to put dashes of garlic in the water when it boils, and I drop the lobsters in live... Mainly because I like watching my wife shreik from the "HELP HELP HELP" sounds they make. :D