CRACKED LOBSTER WITH DRAWN BUTTER AND LEMON
Serve lobster precracked so that it is easy for guests to pick up and eat. The tails are sliced and rearranged into their shells for an attractive presentation, and drawn butter is served warm for dunking.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring 12 cups cold water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil in a lobster pot or large, wide stockpot.
- Pick up each lobster firmly, holding the back of the body behind the claws. Add 2 to 4 lobsters to pot; they should fit snugly, but not be stacked. Cover, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove, and repeat with remaining lobsters. Let cool slightly before cracking and removing meat, about 10 minutes.
- Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, skimming solids that rise to surface. Season with salt, then pour into small ramekins or a large dish, leaving behind any solids on the bottom; a clear, golden liquid will be left. Keep butter warm.
- Place 1 lobster on a cutting board. Twist tail from joint where it meets the body. Cut tail in half down center, keeping shell halves intact. Pull each tail half from its shell, and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick medallions. Arrange cut pieces in shells. Twist claws from body, and discard body. Separate claws from knuckles. Crack knuckles, and remove meat. Discard knuckle shells. Grasp "thumb" of claw, and bend it back to snap it off. Crack claws, and remove meat. Discard claw shells. Repeat with remaining lobsters.
- Arrange lobster pieces on a platter, and serve with butter and lemon.
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Muhiber 1944
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it.
ikra keyaa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lobster turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the lemon added a nice touch of flavor.
Seyi Oguniran
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.
Mir Sahil Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lobster is cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it.
Naima Dahir
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Seanathan Hacker
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The lobster is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.
G Ll
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it.
Baryalay Azim
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lobster turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the lemon added a nice touch of flavor.
Rawa Sbeity
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.
Waseem Sajjad
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lobster is cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it.
Malik Manzoor
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lobster is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
ganesh parsai
[email protected]This is my go-to lobster recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Cumar Axmed
[email protected]I made this for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
abulmiah miah
[email protected]This was the best lobster I've ever had. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
brad leey
[email protected]I've never cooked lobster before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the lobster turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing!
md haraj
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the drawn butter and lemon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.