How to Steam Lobsters

Directions for Steamed Lobsters:

To steam live lobster: Fill Bayou Classic Stockpot so that water comes up sides about two inches. Add 2 tablespoons of salt for each quart of water. If you have sea salt-even better. Bring the water to a rolling boil, and put in lobsters, by slowly placing Basket into the boiling water. Bring water to a rolling boil over Outdoor Propane Cooker. Place lobsters in the pot (head first), cover tightly, return to a boil as quickly as possible and start counting the time.

Steam a lobster for 8 minutes per pound, for the first pound. Add 3 minutes per pound for each additional pound thereafter. See chart below for approximate cooking times. Regulate the heat if the froth starts to bubble over.

Steaming Lobster-Cooking Times

Lobster Weight: Cooking Time

1 lb.-1-1/4 lbs. 6-8 minutes

1-1/2 lb. 8-10 minutes

2 lbs. 11-12 minutes

2-1/2-3 lb. 12-14 minutes

5 lb. 20-22 minutes

Lobsters are done when the outer shell is bright red and when the meat is white, not opaque. Again, DO NOT overcook your lobsters. Carefully remove the Basket from the pot with heavy duty oven mit. Be careful, the lobsters are very hot. Note: Your lobsters will continue to cook a little after you take them out of the pot. To stop the cooking process, place your steamed lobsters in a bowl of ice before cracking. Now just melt the butter. You can get fancy and whisk in a little lemon juice in your butter. Now dig in!