Ingredients
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1
1 live northern lobster
Instructions
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1
Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a pan that is large enough to accommodate the entire lobster.
2
Stick a sharp knife in the head of the lobster from the top down, and make a quick 'lever' movement downwards with the knife until it is completely through. This kills the lobster almost instantly.
3
Add the lobster to the boiling water and cook until it turns a bright red.
4
Remove and let cool.
5
Carefully slice the tail open along the midsection and remove the cooked tail meat.
Notes
- •Other parts of the lobster can also be eaten, but tail meat is particularly prized for its unique texture.