Title: How to Cook Lobster Fit for a Fancy Dinner Celebration | Better Homes & Gardens
Headings: How to Cook Lobster Fit for a Fancy Dinner Celebration
How to Cook Lobster Fit for a Fancy Dinner Celebration
Step 1: Prep and Boil Lobsters
Step 2: Removing the Meat
How to Buy Fresh Lobster

Content: Prep and Boil Lobsters
For two 1- to 1½-pound lobsters, bring 8 quarts of salted water (use about ½ cup of salt) to a boil in a 20-quart or larger pot, such as a canning pot, with a lid. The size of the cooking pot ($21, Target) is key because the lobsters need to fit completely inside with the lid closed. Grasp each lobster just behind the head and rinse under cold running water. Quickly plunge lobsters headfirst into the boiling water and cover the pot. Boil for 15 minutes (start timing right away even though it takes a few minutes for the water to return to boiling), adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a steady boil. For larger lobsters, increase boiling time. Drain lobsters and remove any bands on the large claws. Test Kitchen Tip: Lobsters turn bright red and the tails turn under when they are done. You can also pull off a small leg or long antennae—they should come off easily when the lobster is done.