Non-VegetarianNew England cuisine Main Course

Massachusetts Steamed Lobster

Name: Massachusetts Steamed Lobster
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: New England
Ingredients: 2 lobster; 0.25 cup Salt; 0.5 cup Butter; 1 Lemon

A whole steamed lobster served simply with drawn butter, the centerpiece of a classic coastal Massachusetts shore dinner.

🇺🇸United States· Massachusetts

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients

0 of 4 gathered

Servings

2 lobster
¼ cup Salt
½ cup Butter
1 Lemon

Equipment

•Large stockpot with a steaming rack
•Lobster crackers

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 350 kcal
fat: 22
carbs: 2
protein: 30
calories: 350

Instructions

1
Fill a large stockpot with 2 inches of water and the salt. Bring it to a rolling boil.
2
Place a steaming rack inside the pot. Add the live lobsters.
3
Cover tightly with a lid. Steam for about 12-14 minutes for 1.5-pound lobsters, until the shells turn bright red.
4
Take the lobsters out of the pot. Let them rest for a few minutes.
5
Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan.
6
Crack open the lobster claws and tail. Serve with the melted butter and lemon wedges.

Chef's tips

Use a couple inches of well-salted water and steam rather than boil to keep the meat tender. Let the lobsters rest a few minutes off the heat to make the meat easier to remove.

Storage

Refrigerate leftover picked meat up to 2 days.

Reheating

Best eaten freshly steamed; reheat leftover meat gently in butter, not the microwave.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Cooking the lobsters too long, which makes the meat tough.
•Not adding enough salt to the steaming water.

Serving suggestions

Serve with corn on the cob and steamed clams for a full shore dinner (a traditional coastal seafood feast).Pair with warm drawn butter (melted butter) and fresh lemon wedges.