No matter how you decide to cook a lobster you will the end result.
Use the tble below to determine the proper cooking time for you live lobtser.
Method
Amount
Time
Boiled
1 lb.
12 - 15 minutes
1-1/2 lbs.
15 - 20 minutes.
2-3 lbs.
20 - 25 minutes
3-1/2 - 5 lbs.
25 - 30 minutes
Steamed
1-1-1/2 lbs.
20 minutes
Grilled Whole *
2 - 3 minutes
Grilled Tails
Each
5 - 7 minutes
Broiled Whole *
3 - 4 minutes
Broiled Tails
9 - 10 minutes