Preparing Whole Fresh Lobster
Lobster lovers will tell you there's only one best way to prepare and eat lobsters and that's whole.
Cooking Instructions:
Boiled
1.25 lb. 15-20 minutes
2-3 lb. 20-25 minutes
3.5-5lb. 25-30 minutes
Steamed
1.25lb. 20 Minutes
Grilled
Whole* 1.25lb 2-3 minutes
Tails each 5-7 minutes
Broiled
Whole* 1.25lb. 2-4 minutes
Tails each 9-10 minutes
*Cooking Times are based on starting with cooked lobster.
Lobster Nutritional Facts
Lobster is one of the healthiest and leanest proteins available. It contains less cholesterol, calories, and saturated fats than lean beef, pork, shrimp or even the light meat of chicken. Pound for pound, it is a healthy eating choice.
Nutritional Information is based on 100 grams of cooked product. Lobster
(Boiled) has Calories: 98, Protien: 21, Total Fat: 0.6, Cholestorol: 72
*Nutritional Information supplied in part by the New York Sea grant Institute.
Lobster is also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are proven to reduce hardening of the arteries and risk of heart disease.
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