Steamed Lobster with Lemon Thyme Butter

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon thyme and melt the butter slowly over low heat.

2. 2

   Season lightly with salt, cover and set aside.

3. 3

   In each of 2 large pots, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.

4. 4

   Add 2 tablespoons of the salt and enough seaweed to each pot to form a bed that rises above the water.

5. 5

   Arrange half of the lobsters in each pot on top of the seaweed.

6. 6

   Cover and steam over high heat until the lobsters are bright red all over, 8 to 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer the lobsters to a platter.

8. 8

   Reheat the butter and discard the thyme sprigs.

9. 9

   Serve the lobsters with the butter for dipping.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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