how long to boil lobster live
Once your lobsters are in the pot, quickly cover it and wait for the water to return to a boil. When it does, count off 15 or 20 minutes, depending on their size. A normal 1.5-pound lobster takes 15 minutes to cook once the pot returns to a boil. If you are worried about them not being fully cooked, let them boil a bit longer. Undercooked lobster is nasty. Overcooked lobster can get rubbery, but you really have to boil the heck out of lobster to get there.