Lobster Cookout

1. 1

   Place the lobster on a cutting board.

2. 2

   Push a chef's knife into the cross mark on the shell between the head and body; the lobster may still move for a few seconds.

3. 3

   Turn the lobster on its back and split it in half lengthwise with your knife or kitchen shears.

4. 4

   Clean out the cavity.

5. 5

   Warning: This step is messy, so have paper towels handy.

6. 6

   Remove the rubber bands and crack the claws with the blunt edge of your knife.

7. 7

   This will help the claw meat cook evenly on the grill.

8. 8

   Photograph by Yunhee Kim

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