How to Cook & De-Shell Lobsters Properly

Cooking Steps:

1. In a large pot, add 2-3 inches of water. Season the water with salt or any seafood seasoning you like.
2. Once the water has come to a boil, remove the rubber bands from your lobsters and carefully add the lobsters to the pot.
3. Cover your pot with a lid and steam the lobsters for about 10 minutes per pound. You'll know your lobsters are done when the shell color has changed to a bright red.
4. When your lobsters have cooked, immediately run them under cold ice water to stop the cooking process.

De-Shelling Steps:

1. REMOVE THE LEGS: Cut an opening at the section where the legs attach. Get a rolling pin and roll the pin over the legs until the meat comes out.
2. REMOVE THE KNUCKLES & CLAW: Separate the Claw and the Knuckle. Use scissors to cut open the knuckles and extract the meat.
3. CRACK THE CLAWS: Use a lobster cracker or knife to break through the shell. With a knife, gently but firmly tap down on the front claw (near the pinchers) then twist the knife to remove the shell. Repeat near the back of the claw.
4. REMOVE THE TAIL: Hold the tail in one hand and the body in another, then twist the tail clockwise and pull it off the body. Straighten out the lobster tail as best as you can, get a fork, pierce underneath the lobster meat, and gently pry the meat out with the fork.
5. DON'T FORGET THE FINS: The fins sometimes have meat too; don't forget to open those to check.