Boiled Lobsters Recipe

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Boiled Lobsters
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Ingredients:

  • 2 or 3 tbsp salt
  • 4 live lobsters (about 1 1/2 lb each)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
  • lemon wedges

Directions:

  1. Fill a large stockpot about half full of water. Add the salt and bring to a boil. When the water has come to a rolling boil, plunge the lobsters headfirst into the pot. Clamp the lid back on tightly and return the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the lobsters for 12 to 18 minutes (hard-shell lobsters will take the longer time), until the shells turn bright red and the tail meat is firm and opaque when checked.
  2. Lift the lobsters out of the water with tongs and drain in a colander. Place underside up on a work surface and, grasping firmly, split the tails lengthwise with a large knife. Drain off the excess liquid. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
  3. Note: Lobsters must be kept alive until they are cooked because their flesh begins to deteriorate soon after they die or are killed. Some experts recommend numbing the lobsters first by placing them in the freezer for about 10 minutes before cooking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 300.25 Kcal (1257 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.14g 20%
Cholesterol 176.62mg 59%
Sodium 5233.88mg 218%
Potassium 4.47mg 0%
Protein 42.66g 85%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 6.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 151.88 Kcal (636 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.65g 20%
Cholesterol 89.34mg 59%
Sodium 2647.55mg 218%
Potassium 2.26mg 0%
Protein 21.58g 85%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 3.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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