how long to boil lobster
cover the pot 3 note the time at which the water comes to a boil again from that point boil the lobsters for 12 20 minutes or longer depending on the size of the lobster 12 15 minutes for 1 lb lobster 15 20 minutes for a 1 1 2 pound lobster 20 25 minutes for a 2 3 pound lobster