Steamed Lobster

Name: Steamed Lobster
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt per 1 quart water added; 2-2 pound Maine lobsters; 1 medium onion, rough chopped (approximately 3/4 inch square ); 2 stalks celery, rough chopped; 1 tsp cracked peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; whole branches of fresh dill (if no dill, substitute tarragon or parsley)

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt per 1 quart water added
2-2 pound Maine lobsters
1 medium onion, rough chopped (approximately 3/4 inch square )
2 stalks celery, rough chopped
1 tsp cracked peppercorns
2 bay leaves
whole branches of fresh dill (if no dill, substitute tarragon or parsley)

Directions

1

* Cover vegetables and seasonings with 1 1/2 inches of water.
2

* Bring to a boil and add the steamer basket with the lobsters in it and cover tightly.
3

* Cook for 15 minutes, making sure there's still enough water in the bottom of the pot. If you do add more water, it is not Necessary to add more salt, because only the water evaporates.
4

* Check for doneness with one of the small legs. Then, remove from the pot and crack the lobster and enjoy!.