Grilled Live Lobster

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Grilled Live Lobsters

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Instructions

  • Par boil lobsters in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove lobsters from water and immediately place into a large pot of cold water to stop the cooking.
    (You can store par-boiled lobsters in the refrigerator for several hours until you are ready to cook!)
  • Using a sharp knife, slice the lobster down the middle. Use kitchen shears to cut through the shell if needed.
    (It is easiest to cut the lobster leg side up)
  • Stir desired amount of Old Bay seasoning in melted butter and baste lobster.
  • Place lobsters on hot grill, flesh side down, and grill for 5 minutes or until flesh is beginning to look opaque. Flip lobster over. baste well with melted butter mixture. Grill another 5-6 minutes, or until lobster is cooked through.
  • Remove from grill & serve.