Cooking Times1 lbs – 8 minutes.1.25 lbs – 9-10 minutes.1.5 lbs – 11-12 minutes.1.75 lbs – 12-13 minutes.2 lbs – 15 minutes.2.25 lbs – 20 minutes.3 lbs – 25 minutes.5 lbs – 35-40 minutes.
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1 lbs – 8 minutes.
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1.25 lbs – 9-10 minutes.
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1.5 lbs – 11-12 minutes.
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1.75 lbs – 12-13 minutes.
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2 lbs – 15 minutes.
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2.25 lbs – 20 minutes.
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3 lbs – 25 minutes.
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5 lbs – 35-40 minutes.
BOILING: Perhaps the easiest way to cook a lobster.
- 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 liters (4 pints) of water.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Grasp the live lobster from the back 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 1-lb of weight and then 3 more minutes for each extra pound. A 2-lb lobster will be done in 13 minutes, a 3-lb lobster in 16 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain the lobster immediately and serve hot with some melted butter on the side for dipping.
Before you start: watch this video of our CEO/Founder, Mark Murrell unboxing our live lobsters shipped from Maine…
Cooking live lobster can seem daunting for first-timers, but it doesn’t have to be when you follow a few simple best practices.
How long boil multiple lobsters?
FAQ
Can you boil 2 lobsters at once?
Cover and simmer 7-10 minutes for the first pound, and 2-3 minutes for each additional pound. If there’s more than one lobster in the pot (and there always is!), increase the cooking time a little. Once the lobster is cooked, remove it from the water.
How many minutes do you boil lobsters?
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If the lobster weighs:
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How Long To Boil:
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1 1/4 pounds
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9-10 minutes
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1 1/2 pounds
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11-12 minutes
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1 3/4 pounds
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12-13 minutes
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2 pounds
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15 minutes
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How long do I steam 2 lobsters?
When the water is boiling, quickly add the lobsters to the pot and cover. Steam the lobsters, shaking the pot occasionally, until cooked through, about 8 minutes for 3/4 to 1 pound lobsters, about 10 minutes for 1 to 1 1/4 pound lobsters, and about 11 minutes for 1 1/2 to 2 pound lobsters.