Fill a large kettle with enough water to cover lobsters. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Be sure to drop lobsters in head first to prevent their tails from splashing boiling water. 

FOR HARDSHELL LOBSTER: 20 minutes for the 1st pound

                                          Then add 1 minute for each 1/4 pound

                                           ie: 1-1/4 lb. lobster = 21 minutes

                                                1-1/2 lb. lobster = 22 minutes

                                                1-3/4 lb. lobster = 23 minutes

FOR SOFTSHELL LOBSTER: 12 minutes for the 1st pound

                                         Then add 1 minute for each 1/4 pound

                                          ie: 1-1/4 lb. lobster = 13 minutes

                                               1-1/2 lb. lobster = 14 minutes

                                               1-3/4 lb. lobster = 15 minutes

Young's Blanched Lobsters

Blanched:

    Blanched lobsters are flash steamed and cooled on their backs to retain moisture and juices. For best results, place lobsters on their backs in a preheated steamer for 5 to 5 1/2 minutes and remove. That's it! Your lobsters will be moist, juicy and ready for the most delicate of pallets. 

Blanched Frozen:

    To prepare, take the lobster directly from the freezer and place it on its back in a preheated steamer for 6 1/2 minutes. Remove from steamer and serve. What could be easier!

Steaming vs. Boiling: 

    As with any product, steaming is always the preferred method of cooking. It retains and enhances the flavor of food. But boiling is possible with our product. Just place the lobsters into boiling water and follow the same cook times for blanched and blanched frozen.