How To Steam Live Lobster At Home
If you don t have a steaming rack use a metal cooling rack or an upside down colander.
How to steam live lobster at home. If you stab them first you can remove the bands before cooking. Fill the large pot with two or three inches of cold water and add two tablespoons of sea salt for every lobster you ll steam. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
Bring water to a boil. If you are putting live lobsters into the pot keep the bands on its claws to protect yourself. Add the steaming insert to the pot making sure that the water doesn t touch the insert.
Place a steam basket or steaming rack at the bottom. Add two lobsters more if the pot is large enough then cover the pot and return the water to a boil.