Boiled Lobstermaine Fishermen Food

BOILED MAINE LOBSTER

Steps:

• To make a court-bouillon: Pour 1 gallon of water into a 16-quart stock pot over medium heat. Tie the thyme, parsley and bay leaves together with kitchen string to make a bouquet garni. Place the herb bundle in the stock pot and secure the end of the string to the pot handle for easy removal. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water, then drop in the lemons. Add wine, peppercorns and sea salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
• Cut off the rubber bands that secure the lobster claws. Place live lobsters in the freezer for 15 minutes to disable movement. Plunge lobsters head first into the stock pot, cover, and boil for 15 minutes. The lobster shells will be red and the tails will curl up when done. Remove lobsters from boiling liquid with tongs.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Bring to a boil until the milk solids have separated and sunk to the bottom of the pan. Ladle out the clarified butter and place in a warm cup until the lobster is done.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• In a medium to large pot bring 2 quarts of water, sugar, and salt to a boil.
• Cut halibut into 2-3 large pieces (so it cooks faster) and add to water.
• Boil for about 10 minutes or until halibut is nice and flaky.
• In the meantime, melt butter in a pot, but do not boil.
• Remove halibut from water, squeeze a little fresh lemon on it and serve with melted butter (I like to completely submerge my halibut in the melted butter, much like you would do with lobster).

BOILED LOBSTER/MAINE FISHERMEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring very large, covered pot of salted, fresh water to boil over high heat. Pick up lobster by holding the upper side of the thorax (the mid body after the claws) between the thumb and middle finger. Hold the underside of the body away from you, lobsters may flip the jointed tail, splashing hot water on you. Quickly put the lobster headfirst into the boiling water. I am told this causes the lobster no discomfort. More than one lobster can be cooked at the same time if there is enough room and water to cover them. Lobster is cooked when outer shell is entirely red. Small lobsters cook in approximately 10 minutes and large lobsters cook in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from water and serve with plenty of melted butter.

BOILED LOBSTER

Steps:

• Pour the water into a large pot and add the onions, garlic, lemons, oranges, celery, black pepper, seasoned salt and jalapeno peppers. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for 20 minutes.
• Add the lobsters and place a lid over the pot. Boil for 15 minutes (depending on the size of your lobsters). Remove the lobsters from the pot, and place in a colander under cool running water to stop the cooking. Serve.