Paraben Free Herb-Infused Boiled Lobster
Boiled lobster feels like a special occasion no matter when you make it, and this herb-infused version elevates the whole experience with a fragrant poaching liquid of bay leaves, fresh thyme, and lemon. The real star alongside the tender, sweet lobster meat is the bright lemon-herb dipping oil — a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and garlic that beats melted butter any day of the week. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, which matters when you're being mindful about synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and seasoning blends. Sea salt, fresh herbs, and whole citrus do all the heavy lifting, so there's nothing hidden and nothing unnecessary. Cooking to an internal temperature of 145°F ensures the tail meat is perfectly opaque and safe without any guesswork. It's an impressive, restaurant-worthy dish that comes together with surprisingly little fuss — just a big pot, a good thermometer, and the freshest lobsters you can find.
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2 servings
- 2 whole live lobsters (1 ¼ to 1 ½ lb each)
- 4 quarts water
- 2 tbsp sea salt
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
For the dipping oil
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sea salt, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and halved lemon in a large stockpot (at least 12-quart). Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
While the water comes to a boil, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and sea salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
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