Lobster with Lemon Herb Butter

Lobster served with a fresh lemon-herb butter makes for a restaurant-quality meal that's much quicker and easier than it looks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 353 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 6 (1 1/4 pound) live lobsters

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 2 large pots of salted water to a boil. Divide lobsters between the pots and boil until shells are pink and lobsters are opaque, about 11 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add lemon juice, parsley, chives, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Serve lobsters with warm herb butter and lemon wedges.