Cracked Lobster With Drawn Butter And Lemon

For anyone that is a true lobster lover, this is the only way to eat them - verym very good!!!

Bring 12 cups water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil in a lobster pot or large , wide stockpot.

Pick up each lobster firmly , holding the back of the body behind the claws.

Add 2-4 lobsters to the pot.

They should fit snugly , but not stacked.

Cover , and cook for 18 minutes.

Remove and repeat with remaining lobster.

Let cool slightly before cracking and removing meat , about 20 minutes.

Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Cook , skimming solids that rise to surface.

Season with salt , then pour into small ramekin or a large dish , leaving behind any solids on the bottom.

A clear , golden liquid will be left.

Keep butter warm.

Place 1 lobster on the cutting board.

Twist tail from joint where it meets the body , cut tail in half down the center , keeping shell halves intact.

Pull each tail half from its shells.

Twist claws from body and discard body.

Separate claws form knuckles.

Crack knuckles , and remove meat.

Discard knuckle shells.

Grasp the thumb of.

coarse salt, lobsters, unsalted butter, lemon wedge