Fill two large pots with four inches of water, place steamer inside the pots and bring to a boil. Kill the lobsters by cutting lengthwise through the underside of the head. Distribute the ingredients evenly in the steamer, except for the butter and lemon. Cover the pots and steam for twelve minutes.

8 small red potatoes, whole 1/2 gallon white wine 1/2 gallon water 2 cups clam juice 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 3 teaspoons dried parsley 2 cups butter 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 whole live

A recipe for New England Lobster Boil - - Ingredients -

• To heat cold cooked lobster: place whole lobster or tails on a rack over a small amount of boiling water in a covered saucepan or steamer. (Do not immerse rack in water.) Steam just long enough to heat thoroughly.

Boiling is a common and easy way of preparing lobster - although many people prefer it steamed (see User's Tips). You can eat the lobster by itself - it's simple and elegant with some melted butter - or use the meat in recipes such as crepes, salads or risotto.

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