Grilled Lobster

• live lobsters, approximately 2 pounds each↗2
• cup unsalted butter, melted,for dunking↗1⁄3 cup
• salt and pepper, to taste
• lemon, quartered↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot boil about 2 gallons of water.

2. 2

   Add one live lobster and cover.

3. 3

   Cook for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove lobster with tongs and return water to boiling.

5. 5

   Add 2nd lobster.

6. 6

   Cook three minutes and remove with tongs.

7. 7

   Turn lobsters upside down and cut lengthwise from the tip of the tail through the head (you may need to use poultry sheers to cut the tail portion of the shell).

8. 8

   Place lobster halves, shell side down, on a medium hot grill and baste with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Cover grill and cook for about 8-9 minutes or until the meat in the thickest part of the tail turns opaque.

10. 10

    Serve with melted butter in dunking bowls and lemon wedges.