STEAMED LOBSTERS
For this recipe, you're going to have to kill a lobster. Do yourself a favor in this regard. Don't think about it. Don't consider the lobster, as David Foster Wallace once did. Don't take a position, ethically speaking. Just act. It will be easier for all involved. And once you do it, the rewards are deep: the sweet, tender meat, for dipping in melted butter and piling onto your plate with potatoes and corn, and the shells, to sauté and simmer into a luxurious stock.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a large lobster pot with 1 inch of water. Stir in the salt, set a rack or large steamer basket in the bottom and bring the water to a boil. Add the lobsters, cover with a tight-fitting lid and return the water to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a gentle boil and steam the lobsters until they are bright red, about 10 minutes. Check doneness by pulling an antenna. If it comes off without resistance, the lobster is done. If not, cook for a few more minutes. Serve with melted butter and, if you choose, corn and potatoes. Remove the meat from the fifth lobster and refrigerate for use later in lobster risotto (recipe here). After eating, reserve the lobster shells for stock (recipe here). Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 804, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 29 grams, Protein 129 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 3301 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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mirza shahzab
mirza_shahzab78@hotmail.comThis recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The lobsters are cooked to perfection and the dipping sauce is out of this world.
Witness Juma
w_juma@gmail.comThese lobsters were amazing! I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again and again.
Hesti Oni
hesti.o58@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lobsters turned out tough and chewy. I'm going to try this recipe again with a different cooking method.
Cirhuza Jose
j84@hotmail.frThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The lobsters are so tender and flavorful.
Rabin Mahaseth
rabin92@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lobsters were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious.
Tyrone Jackson
t-j76@hotmail.co.ukThese lobsters were so good! I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again.
mdshahalam5
mdshahalam551@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the lobsters turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Danica
danica26@hotmail.comI've tried this recipe twice now and both times the lobsters have been overcooked. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Asif Anwar
anwar_a@gmail.comThis recipe was a disaster. The lobsters were overcooked and the dipping sauce was way too salty. I won't be making this again.
HK Media
h-media@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these lobsters. They were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was to die for.
Stephen Grover
grover_stephen71@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the lobsters turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
Ayush Rhugoonauth
rayush41@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The lobsters were cooked to perfection and the dipping sauce was delicious. I can't wait to make this again.
For DB LEGENDS
l@hotmail.co.ukThe steamed lobsters were a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some herbs and spices next time.
Said Lamzabi
lamzabi_s@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lobsters are always juicy and flavorful.
paul waweru
pw@gmail.comThe lobster was a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good.
Last Masutso
lastmasutso@gmail.comThis recipe was so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The lobsters turned out perfectly cooked and were a hit with my family.
George Sarfo
george.s@hotmail.comThese lobsters were incredibly tender and flavorful. The steaming method really locked in the natural sweetness of the lobster meat. I'll definitely be making this again!