How to Boil a Lobster

Boiling lobster

Here are some handy instructions on how to cook our deliciously fresh Live Lobsters!

• In order to boil your lobster, you will need a large pot with a lid.
• Pour enough water in the pot to cover the lobster completely.
• Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt for every 2 litres (4 pints) of water.
• Bring the water to a fierce boil.
• Grasp the live lobster behind the claws and drop it headfirst into the boiling water.
• Cover the pot and once the water has started to boil again, start timing.
• Boil the lobster for 10 minutes for the first lb of weight and then 3 more minutes for each extra pound. A two lb lobster will be done in 13 minutes, a 3 lb lobster in 16 minutes.
• Once cooked, drain the lobster immediately and serve hot.