Steamed Lobster with Lemon-Herb Butter

Succulent steamed lobsters served with a fragrant lemon-herb butter sauce. This elegant dish combines fresh lobster with a delicate blend of herbs including parsley, chives, and basil.

6 servings
18 min

Ingredients

  • 6 whole live lobsters
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 serving Lemon wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook lobsters in 2 large pots of boiling salted water until shells are pink and lobsters are just cooked through, about 11 minutes.

    11 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Add lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Serve lobsters with lemon wedges and warm herb butter.

    2 min

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