Boiled Lobster

Boiling lobsters is my favourite way of preparing them. Boiled lobster is simple and easy to make.

Fill your pot with water. Maritimers and New Englanders will swear by using seawater, but frankly that's pretty inconvenient, unless you're cooking on the beach. Instead, you can add 1 Tbsp of sea salt to each litre (quart) of water. If you're in doubt, use more salt rather than less. You will need enough water so the lobster is completely covered and more. Then you can add some seaweed to really get the taste of the ocean. Dulse is great for this.

Bring the water to a rolling boil. Slip the bug into the water, head first. Bring back to a low boil. How long to boil the lobster depends on how big it is. Cook for 8 minutes for the first pound, and 3 extra minutes for each additional pound.

Be very careful not to overcook, as it only takes an extra minute to do so. The lobster is done when it is bright red and the antannae pull off easily.

And THAT is how to boil lobster.