Lobster Cookout

Directions

1. 1
   Place the lobster on a cutting board.
2. 2
   Push a chef's knife into the cross mark on the shell between the head and body; the lobster may still move for a few seconds.
3. 3
   Turn the lobster on its back and split it in half lengthwise with your knife or kitchen shears.
4. 4
   Clean out the cavity.
5. 5
   Warning: This step is messy, so have paper towels handy.
6. 6
   Remove the rubber bands and crack the claws with the blunt edge of your knife.
7. 7
   This will help the claw meat cook evenly on the grill.
8. 8
   Photograph by Yunhee Kim