Lobster Sandwich

Lobsters are very popular in New England states and they are always part of the summer experience. My girlfriend was so gracious enough to bring us two big pieces of live lobsters from Maine. It's our first time to cook live ones, we usually just eat them in restaurants, but we didn't do bad. I googled the way to cook it and hb made them into lobster salad. It was so delicious!

BOILING LOBSTER*

1. In order to boil your lobster, you will need a large pot with a lid.
2. Pour enough water in the pot to cover the lobster completely.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt for every 2 liters (4 pints) of water.
4. Bring the water to a fierce boil.
5. Grasp the live lobster behind the claws and drop it headfirst into the boiling water.
6. Cover the pot and once the water has started to boil again, start timing.
7. Boil the lobster for 10 minutes for the first lb of weight and then 3 more minutes for each extra pound. A two lb lobster will be done in 13 minutes, a 3 lb lobster in 16 minutes.
8. Once cooked, drain the lobster immediately and serve hot.

Alternate way of cooking lobster is by steaming, and here's how:

STEAMING LOBSTER*

You will require a longer cooking time to steam your lobster, however, many people say that the result is even better than boiling, giving you a succulent and tasty lobster meat.

1. Place a steaming rack to hold the lobster in the bottom of a large pot.
2. Pour 2 inches of water into the pot and add 1 tablespoon of sea salt.
3. Cover the pot with the lid and bring the water to the boil.
4. Once the water is boiling fiercely, place the lobster onto the rack, cover the pot and bring back to the boil.
5. Begin timing once the water is boiling again.
6. Steam the lobster for 14 minutes for the first lb of weight and then an extra 3 minutes for each extra lb. A 2 lb lobster will cook in 17 minutes, a 3 lb in 20 minutes.
7. Once the lobster is done, drain immediately and serve

LOBSTER SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb fully cooked lobster meat
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
Celery, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 small scallions, thinly sliced
Wheat bread

DIRECTIONS:
1. Just combine the first five ingredients,
2. Chill until ready to use
3. Fill the bread with the mixture and serve.

*Source: helpwithcooking.com