Poached Lobsters (Homards Poches)

Ingredients

• 4quarts water
• ½cup white vinegar
• ½bay leaf
• 2teaspoons peppercorns
• Salt to taste
• 2live lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds each

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    180 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 37 grams protein; 288 milligrams cholesterol; 1316 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

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2 lobsters

Preparation

1. Combine the water, vinegar, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt and lobsters in a kettle large enough to hold the lobsters comfortably. Cover closely.
2. Bring to the boil over high heat. At the boiling point, let cook two minutes. Drain immediately.
3. Cut the lobster crosswise in half at the point where the tail meets the body.

10 minutes