How Long to Cook Lobster
The most popular ways to cook lobster are by boiling it or steaming it! Both options can create a delicious and juicy lobster that you'll be proud to serve to your loved ones. Cook times primarily depend on how much each individual lobster weighs. The cook times will create a slightly under-cooked lobster because lobsters continue to cook as they drain and you don't want an overcooked lobster, they tend to be rubbery and tough. How Long to Boil Lobster 1-pound lobster: 5-6 minutes 1 1/4-pound lobster: 7-8 minutes 1 1/2-pound lobster: 8-9 minutes 2-pound lobster: 10-12 minutes 3-pound lobster: 12-14 minutes How Long to Steam Lobster 1-1 1/4-pound lobster: 8-9 minutes 1 1/2-pound lobster: 9-11 minutes 2-pound lobster: 11-12 minutes 3-pound lobster: 12-14 minutes If you aren't sure if your lobster is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer and stick it into the thickest part of the tail (through the lobster's underside) to check. It's considered fully cooked when it reac...