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Best way to cook live Maine Lobster
Posted on 5/23/25 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 5/23/25 at 1:36 pm
A friend just dropped off a dozen live lobsters out of the blue...quite literally. What's the best way to cook them?
I was thinking about boiling them like crawfish. I've done that in the past with good results but my daughter said they were a "little chewy." Any better ideas?
I was thinking about boiling them like crawfish. I've done that in the past with good results but my daughter said they were a "little chewy." Any better ideas?
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Posted on 5/23/25 at 1:41 pm to Cage Fighter Trainee
They steam them up there, right?
Posted on 5/23/25 at 1:57 pm to SloaneRanger
That's what the yanks do, it just seems kinda bland to me
Posted on 5/23/25 at 2:36 pm to Cage Fighter Trainee
We boiled them once and they didn’t fully cook. Finished the tail and claw meat in butter. Good luck.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 2:47 pm to Cage Fighter Trainee
Blanch them all. Freeze some for another day. Take a couple this weekend and split the tails down the middle. Put them on the grill shell side down as you baste with butter and spices. Pick the claws for bisque or similar.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 2:53 pm to Btrtigerfan
Pro Tip: Grill a juicy ribeye to go along with the delicious lobster tails on grill you just described. 
Posted on 5/23/25 at 3:17 pm to Cage Fighter Trainee
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That's what the yanks do, it just seems kinda bland to me
Lobsters are bland. They are overrated in my opinion. But “that’s what the yanks do” is a dumb statement.
Boil the meat until tender and get creative. It’s basically a seafood blank canvas. Make a paella, or a bisque, or whatever else you want.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 3:19 pm to Cage Fighter Trainee
Connecticut-Style Lobster rolls are a nice choice.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 4:56 pm to AbitaFan08
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Lobsters are bland
I generally agree but my Connecticut friend makes a great lobster. I don't know how she cooks it and she is from Texas and her Mom is a chef.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 5:14 pm to Btrtigerfan
Time is ticking so I think I'm just gonna boil some and blanche and freeze the rest. Thanks for the advice.
I'll revisit this later. Having some on hand for surf and turf later is good option.
I'll revisit this later. Having some on hand for surf and turf later is good option.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 9:51 pm to Cage Fighter Trainee
Split them in half and do them on the grill with garlic butter. I did them boiled before and they were kinda meh. The split ones were much better.
This post was edited on 5/23/25 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:02 pm to SloaneRanger
quote:I like them steamed and then I over season the butter to give it more flavor.
They steam them up there, right?
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:15 pm to AbitaFan08
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Lobsters are bland. They are overrated in my opinion. But “that’s what the yanks do” is a dumb statement
Not sure if you realize it, but you sound like a pretentious prick.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:31 pm to CrawfishElvis
Lobsters are fantastic…if you like lobster. If someone doesn’t enjoy lobster, don’t eat lobster.
OP, lookup Emeril’s stuffed lobster. Fantastic recipe.
OP, lookup Emeril’s stuffed lobster. Fantastic recipe.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:34 pm to Cage Fighter Trainee
Put about 3 or 4 inches of water in the bottom of a large stock pot. Bring it to a boil. You can salt the water if you want to, but it's not necessary.
Make sure the lobsters are still wet. Sprinkle them liberally with your seasoning of choice. Zatarain's Crab boil works fine.
Drop the lobsters into the steaming pot, and cover tightly. Wait 20 minutes, and they should be ready.
Serve with drawn butter with garlic slices and lemon.
Make sure the lobsters are still wet. Sprinkle them liberally with your seasoning of choice. Zatarain's Crab boil works fine.
Drop the lobsters into the steaming pot, and cover tightly. Wait 20 minutes, and they should be ready.
Serve with drawn butter with garlic slices and lemon.
Posted on 5/24/25 at 9:20 am to AbitaFan08
quote:
Lobsters are bland. They are overrated in my opinion. But “that’s what the yanks do” is a dumb statement.
Boil the meat until tender and get creative. It’s basically a seafood blank canvas. Make a paella, or a bisque, or whatever else you want.
Lobsters don't need to be soaked in seasoning to be tasty. Unlike crawfish
Posted on 5/24/25 at 9:57 am to Cage Fighter Trainee
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what the yanks do, it just seems kinda bland to me
Lived in MA & NH for a bit. Stuffed lobster as they do it, is terrible. Unseasoned butter and unseasoned bread crumbs. Waste of lobster and money.
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