Steamed Lobster

Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 (1-pound) whole uncooked lobsters
3 tablespoons salt
Clarified butter for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Thaw lobsters if frozen.
2. In a 6-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water and salt to a boil.
3. Place lobsters in boiling water; cover and return to boiling point. Reduce heat; simmer 12 to 15 minutes. Larger lobsters will take a little more cooking time.
4. Drain; rinse with cold water for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Split and clean lobsters. Serve with clarified butter.

Makes 2 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe; without clarified butter): Calories: 210; Calories From Fat: 30; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 285mg; Total Carbs: 2g; Protein: 43g.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.