Boiled Maine Lobster Place the live lobsters in a kettle containing about three inches of brisk boiling water. Cover immediately. From the time the water boils again, allow 18 to 20 minutes of cooking. Serve whole and with lots of melted butter.
Maine’s Lobster Roll Blend two cups cooked chilled lobster meat with two tablespoons mayonnaise. Add one-quarter cup finely diced celery. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve. Split and grill four buttered hot dog rolls. Fill rolls with lobster and serve.