Dairy-Free Classic Steamed Lobster

Elevate your seafood dining experience with this Dairy-Free Classic Steamed Lobster recipe—an effortless yet elegant dish perfect for special occasions or a luxurious meal at home. Featuring simple, clean ingredients like live lobster, sea salt, fresh lemon wedges, and chopped parsley, this recipe highlights the pure, briny sweetness of the lobster without the need for dairy-based accompaniments. Steamed to perfection in just 15 minutes, the lobsters emerge tender, juicy, and irresistibly flavorful, with their crimson shells adding a vibrant pop of color to your table. Ideal for those seeking a light and wholesome seafood option, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, from fresh salads to crusty bread. Garnished with fresh lemon and parsley, it’s a dairy-free delight that’s easy to master and impossible to forget.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 whole (1.5 pounds each) Live lobster
• 4 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Sea salt
• 1 whole (cut into wedges) Lemon
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and add 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Bring the water to a rapid boil over high heat.

Step 2

Place a steaming rack inside the pot, ensuring that it is above the water level.

Step 3

Once the water is boiling, carefully place the live lobsters on the steaming rack inside the pot, a single layer at a time if necessary.

Step 4

Cover the pot tightly with the lid to ensure efficient steaming.

Step 5

Steam the lobsters for 15 minutes. The lobsters will turn a bright red color when cooked, and the tail meat will be opaque and firm.

Step 6

Using tongs, remove the lobsters from the pot and place them on a serving platter.

Step 7

Garnish the steamed lobsters with lemon wedges and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy the succulent flavor of the lobster, complemented by the freshness of dairy-free garnishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1970.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	721.4

Total Fat 8.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 653.2mg	0%
Sodium 17826.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 150.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 964.6mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 2291.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.9%

Protein: 85.6%

Carbs: 3.6%