On TV Now
Full Schedule

How to Cook Live Lobster

Learn how to cook live lobster with instructions from Food Network Magazine.

From: Food Network Magazine
Related To:
Lobster Shellfish Recipes

Place the lobster on a cutting board. 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.

Turn the lobster on its back and split it in half lengthwise with your knife or kitchen shears. Clean out the cavity. Warning: This step is messy, so have paper towels handy.

Remove the rubber bands and crack the claws with the blunt edge of your knife. This will help the claw meat cook evenly on the grill. Try Deviled Grilled Portuguese Grilled Lobsters from the Food Network Magazine.

Get the Recipe: Deviled Portuguese Grilled Lobsters

Next Up

Classic Shrimp Recipes, on the Grill 9 Photos

Grilled Salmon, Shrimp and More Seafood Recipes 61 Photos

Where to Eat Great Lobster Rolls from Coast to Coast 12 Photos

6 Simple Ways to Grill Fish 14 Photos

Try This at Home: How to Make Lobster Salad 19 Photos

Worst Cooks in America, Season 3: Behind the Scenes of Episode 6 11 Photos

Try This at Home: How to Make Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches 13 Photos

How to Open a Crab 7 Photos

Try This at Home: How to Make Oysters 13 Photos

Healthy Shrimp Recipes on a Budget 7 Photos

We Recommend

Summer Fest: Our Top 6 Fresh Herbs

Mug Meals from Food Network Kitchen

The Neelys’ Top 5 Summer Grilling Tips

This Week on Food Network Star's Blog

Aloha Plate — Rolling Out the Great Food Truck Race

QUIZ: How Far Would You Go on Food Network Star?