Broiled Lobster

Ingredients

* 1 small (1 pound) or 1/2 large (1-3/4 to 2-1/4 pounds) live Maine lobster per serving
* melted butter or margarine
* lemon wedges for garnish
* parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)


Cooking Instructions

1 Place lobster on back. Holding head, insert point of sharp knife just under mouth; quickly bring knife down body.

2 With both hands, crack the body of the lobster open, splitting it in half.

3 Remove dark vein from tail. Leave light-greenish liver and dark roe.

4 With hammer or main lobster cracker, crack large part of each large claw. Preheat broiler if manufacturer directs.

5 Place lobster, cut side up, on rack in broiling pan. Brush meat with melted butter. Broil 7 to 9 inches from heat source. Do not turn.

6 Brush occasionally with melted butter during cooking. Lobster is cooked when shell is red, 8 to 15 minutes. Place on plate. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs. Serve with more butter.

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As published on AOL foods