To Boil Lobsters or Crabs

To Boil Lobsters or Crabs

A simple guide to boiling lobsters and crabs.

Ingredients

  • as needed Salt
  • 1 Lobster
  • 1 Crab

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a large pot with water and add a generous amount of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  2. 2Carefully plunge the live lobster into the boiling water. Boil for 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the lobster.
  3. 3Boil the crab in the same manner as the lobster, but for a shorter time. Generally, boil for a little more than half the time of the lobster.
  4. 4Serve the lobster or crab hot.
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