Whether it’s your first time cooking lobster or you’re a seasoned pro, we’ll help you get cracking with this simple recipe and how-to video from Chef Anne Burrell so you can throw the ultimate lobster party.

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Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1½ lemons
• 1 head garlic, split horizontally
• 1 thyme bundle
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
• 2 (1½-pound) lobsters

To cook the lobsters:

Fill a large pot with water and season it generously with salt. Squeeze the lemons into the water and drop them in and toss in the garlic, thyme bundle, coriander seeds, and bay leaves. Bring the water to a boil and drop the lobsters in. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the pot and let cool.