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Lobster

1 lobster
butter
lemon wedges

Fill a large pot with enough water to cover lobster.  Add 1/4 cup
of salt for every 4 cups of water.  Bring water to rapid boil.
Plunge in lobsters cover and return to gentle boil.  Cook 15 minutes
for 3/4 to 1 pd and 20 minutes for 1 to 1-1/4 pd.  Remove lobster
from water and cool quickly under cold water.  Turn the lobster on
the back and with sharp knife carefully split lengthwise down the
centre.  Crack the large claws. You can eat the bright green liver
called tomalley and the red roe. It is very tasty.   Serve with
melted butter and lemon.

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