Boiled Lobster:

Bayou Classic


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Prep Time:        20 Minutes
Cook Time:      45 Minutes

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 Medium White Onions, Sliced
  • 2 Large Carrots, Cut into thirds
  • 2 Celery Stalks, Cut into thirds
  • 4 Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Small Bunch Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley
  • 1 Large Bay Leaf
  • 1 Small Bottle Dry White Wine
  • 1 Teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
  • Salt to Taste
  • 12 Live Lobsters, about 1 ½ LB
  • 1 LB. (4 sticks) Unsalted Butter, Melted
  • 6 Lemons, Halved

 

Directions:

  • Place onions, carrots, and celery in a large stockpot.  Make a bouquet garni: Gather thyme, parsley, and bay leaf; tie into a bundle with kitchen string, then add to the stockpot.
  • Fill stockpot 2/3 full with water, set over high heat and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, and let simmer about 30 minutes.
  • Add white wine and peppercorns, simmer about 15 minutes, bringing to a boil.
  • Add 4-6 lobster to boiling court-bouillon, making sure the liquid covers all the lobster.  Return to boil and cook lobster for 12 minutes until done, transfer to a large platter.
  • Use kitchen scissors and trim the tip of each lobster claw; allow the liquid to drain and discard.
  • Serve lobster with melted butter and lemons.

 

 Equipment Use:
34 – 60 Qt. Stockpot: Depending on how many lobsters are being cooked.