Easy Steamed Lobstas'

Lobsters are in abundance right now.  At a good Asian Seafood market you can get them for $4-$5 per pound.  Why go to a fancy restaurant only to pay the big bucks??  I will make it simple for you!  I like to do 2 lobsters per meal.  You can do as many as you like!

You need a nice pot that can fit your lobsters comfortably.  You don't want them on top of each other rather next to each other.  You also want a bowl or something underneath so that the lobsters can be perched on top of it and not soaking in the boiling water.  we want to steam these guys not boil them! 

I like to place the lobsters in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.  This puts them in a trance and they are easier to work with that way.  Also when you take them out of the freezer you can easily cut the rubbers off. 

Bring the water to a boil so you get a nice steam going.  Then place the lobsters one at a time.  I like to let them go for 8 minutes for the first pound and then 3-4 minutes for each additional pound.  Two one and half
pounders should take no more then 14-15 minutes.  When they are a nice bright red, pull them out and into an ice bath for a few minutes.  This will immediately stop the cooking process.  After cooling, just crack and enjoy!

For additional adventures in lobster dishes, I recommend: Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends ~ Seafood Magic, 24-Ounce Canister