foodblogs
Easy At Home Boiled Lobster w/ Drawn Butter

Boiled lobster at home is easier than you think. Grab a lobster Bibb because in a few easy steps you'll be dinning on this Crimson Crustacean from the confines of home whether you want to or not.
Boiled Lobster during a pandemic??? WTH!!
It might seem strange to be doing a boiled lobster recipe during a global pandemic. However the price of Coldwater lobster has actually dropped significantly since most restaurants are closed and demand is at an all time low. China is actually the biggest importer of live lobster and since the Coronavirus hit China the demand and ability to ship overseas has almost stopped completely causing the drastic price drop. I recently called up my local seafood market and had them order me two 2 lb. live lobsters. I was blown away by how cheap they were. Now I’m not saying this is a budget friendly meal by any means but if you’ve got a few bucks and wanted to try boiling lobster at home how’s the time to do it.
A brief history of Boiled Lobster
The first mention of Boiling lobster goes all the way back thousands of years to first century Greece. Vikings actually ate lobster during their deep sea voyages. Early settlers in the northern Colonies lived off of lobsters because they were so plentiful, sometimes known as the poor man's protein.
Later lobsters were even served in prison. It was served so often that there were complaints that it was cruel and unusual punishment. It wasn’t until the advent of the railways that lobster went from prison fare to exotic upscale cuisine. Cross country travelers developed a taste for lobster often perceived as a dish of the well to do. In World War II lobster was one of the only foods not rationed by the government. This made lobster affordable and readily available option for Americans. This however would cause a surge in this crustaceans popularity causing the price to surge.
Why do you cook lobsters alive?
First and foremost lobster is best when it’s fresh and live lobster is as fresh as you can get. Secondly lobster meat decays very quickly causing the meat to become mushy and have an unpleasant taste. The most important reason to cook lobsters while they’re still alive is safety. Lobsters are highly susceptible to a bacteria known as vibrio. After a lobster is only dead for a few hours, vibrio can begin to show up on the meat. Even cooking the lobster won’t kill all the bacteria. Vibrio is no fun and can even cause death in rare occasions. Mostly when consumed by people with weakened immune system‘s
Do lobsters scream when you cook them?
No, lobsters don’t have vocal cords and it’s uncertain if their pain receptors even realize they’re being cooked. If you're having a moral dilemma over preparing lobsters you can place them in the freezer for about 45 minutes. This “puts them to sleep and is considered the most humane way to cook lobster. Alton Brown said it best when he brought up the point that lobster's closest relative is the cockroach and I don’t have any issue killing those. My advice is you do what feels right to you. I drop them in the hot water as soon as it comes to a boil. If you feel that putting them in the freezer puts your conscience at ease then go with that.
How to Extract the meat from Lobster.
There are a lot of different ways to break down a lobster. I’ve linked a Gordon Ramsay video below that is short and to the point. I like to chill my lobster immediately after boiling. It makes them easy to handle and ensures that they don’t get overcooked. Then I reheat them in copious amounts of drawn butter and serve with crusty bread. A few tools that will come in handy are a good sturdy pair of kitchen shears, seafood forks and even a lobster picking set.
How long to cook a lobster?
- 1 pound lobster 8-10 minutes
- 1.5 pound lobster 11-12 minutes
- 2 pound lobster 15 minutes
- 2.5 pound lobster 20 minutes
- 3 pound lobster 25 minutes
How to make Drawn Butter
The easiest way to make clarified butter is to cut a stick of salted butter into 1 inch chunks and melt in a heavy bottom saucepan over the lowest heat setting. Don’t stir the butter because we want the butter solids to separate from the fat. Once the butter has melted you will see a foamy white layer on top. Using a spoon skim off as much of the foam as possible. Then pour the golden butter into a Pyrex Measuring Cup leaving the white milk solids that sink to the bottom in the pan. You can stop there and be done or you can take it one step further by pouring the clarified butter through a few layers of cheesecloth to get any leftover milk solids.
More Seafood Recipe Ideas
- New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp
- Seafood Salad Sandwich w/ Martin's Potato Roll
- Creamy White Crab Chili
- Chesapeake Crab Butter Sauce
- Keto Seafood Imperial
- Chesapeake Crab Dip
- Cedar Plank Smoked Crab Cakes
- Ultimate Guide To Steamed Blue Crabs


Boiled Lobster
Equipment
-
12 Qt Stock Pot
-
Lobster Cracker
-
Seafood Fork
Ingredients
- 2 Live Lobsters Between 1.5-2lbs. Each
- 1 stick Butter
- 1/4 cup Real Salt
- 2 Lemons
Instructions
-
Fill 12 Qt Stock Pot about 3/4 full of water along with Real salt and 1.5 Sqeezed Lemons. Bring to a boil
-
Place lobsters into the pot quickly and be careful as them ma splash. Boil for about 16 minutes until fully cooked. Test by grabing one of the intenas of the lobster. if they pop off with little tension they are done.
-
Remove lobsters from the stock pot and place in an ice bath to chill immediately
Nutrition

The post Easy At Home Boiled Lobster w/ Drawn Butter appeared first on Grilling 24×7.
Cooking Tips
The BEST Pellet Grill Burger Recipe! | Smoked Burgers On Pellet Grill

This Pellet Grill Smoked Burger recipe is absolutely one of the best recipes for your pellet grill or pellet smoker this summer! I cannot wait to share this recipe with you as I smoke burgers on my NEW Camp Chef SmokePro SG30 Wifi! Come see for yourself here at Andersons Smoke Show! I am affiliate for Camp Chef. Sales made through my these links will result in commissions: If you are interested in this Camp Chef SmokePro SG30, check it out here: https://bit.ly/3uoB5Zz Don't start your cook off with a dirty grill or smoker! Get yourself a GOOD bristle-free grill brush like the ones sold by Grillaholics: https://www.grillaholics.com/?ref=AND… (Be sure to use coupon code SMOKESHOW to save 20%) The recipe that I'm about to share will change the way that feel about every burger you've had up until this point! Juicy! Tender! Smokey! Flavorful! These all all great descriptions, but the best is speechless! This is the best burger that I’ve made…. this is my version of the mr. beast burger! My burger recipe (ingredients based on 1lb of meat): – 1lb 80/20 Ground Chuck – 1 large egg – 1/4 cup Italian Style Panko Bread Crumbs – 1 tsp. black pepper – 1/2 tsp onion powder – 1/4 tsp garlic powder **Burger can be topped with bacon for an extra special experience!! Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. I smoked these burgers at 225F until they reach 145F. At this point I top with colby cheese and crank the grill up to 300F. Remove these awesome pellet grill burgers when they reach 155F and let them rest for a few moments. Served on a warm brioche bun and topped with melted Colby jack cheese! If you want to see more amazing recipes like this one be sure to like the video and subscribe to my channel! You'll see more of this NEW Camp Chef SmokePro SG 30 pellet smoker, pellet grills, and much much more! Be sure to comment below with and questions or suggestions. All comments are received! burgers on pellet grill, pellet grill burgers, smoked burgers, pellet grill hamburgers, pellet smokers andersons smokeshow woodwind wifi 24 camp chef woodwind wifi 24 anderson's smokeshow camp chef unboxing camp chef pellet grill pellet grill recipes #campchef #pelletgrill #cheeseburger
Cooking Tips
Big Mistakes Everyone Makes When Grilling Burgers

Burgers fresh off the grill just scream summer, don't they? Of course, what constitutes the perfect grilled burger is different for just about everyone. How pink do you like it in the middle? What toppings do you prefer? What seasonings do you like? One thing is universal, though: It's got to be high in quality. A summer cookout is usually casual and fun, but getting the burgers right is all business. Cook them wrong, or start with the wrong beef, and the fun atmosphere will dissipate quickly. So make sure that you avoid these big mistakes everyone makes when grilling burgers to make sure you keep everyone happy. #Burgers #Grill #Mistakes
foodblogs
Japanese Grill night

This cook was years in the making. Inspired by cooks from @CPARKTX2 and @The Cen-Tex Smoker many many moons ago, I've had yakitori and onigiri on my mind, for far too long. So, I dusted off The Japanese Grill book, checked out some other recipes, and got to work.
Onigiri, with miso butter.
Shisito peppers, cherry ‘maters.

Had a decent spread… from bottom left – yakitori chix, ‘maters, orange-soy-yuzu legs, shisito pepepers, ‘shrooms with bacon.

All chased with a fair bit of sake What a great meal! Relatively simple cook (the prep takes a little time), and the payoff is yuge. Would have eaten a bit earlier if I had fired up another cooker or two, but… lazy.
Caliqueen agreed that we need to do this more often. But, that may have been the sake talking.
By: caliking
Title: Japanese Grill night
Sourced From: eggheadforum.com/discussion/1228377/japanese-grill-night
Published Date: 07/25/21
Did you miss our previous article…
http://amazinghamburger.com/outdoor-cooking/ribs-take-wing/
-
Cooking Tips11 months ago
Ina Garten Filet Mignon in Cast Iron Skillet and Oven
-
Cooking Tips11 months ago
How to Sear and Bake Steak in the Oven
-
Grilling Tips11 months ago
Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs Recipe
-
Grilling Tips11 months ago
How to Make a Salt and Pepper Rub For Brisket
-
Cooking Tips11 months ago
Best Oil For Searing Steak
-
Grilling Tips11 months ago
How to Grill Charcoal Burgers
-
Grilling Tips11 months ago
How to Grill Juicy Steaks With Butter on the Grill
-
Grilling Tips11 months ago
How to Smoke Filet Mignon on a Pellet Grill