The Secret to Cooking Succulent Lobster! Ingredients: 1 pound Whole Live Lobster (Hard or New Shell) 3 unit Bay Leaves 3 slice Lemon 4 tablespoon kosher salt (2tbs.-boiling; 2tbs. chiliing) Instructions: Bring a pot of water to a boil- enough to cover one or two or three lobsters.   Before boiling, add bay leaves, celery, lemon slices, and kosher salt. When water has come to a boil, remove the rubber bands from the claws and put lobster into pot. Cover *Count time is AFTER the water has come back to a reboil. Cook a 1-lb Hard Shell for 10-12 minutes. Cook a 1-lb. New Shell (Maine Lobster) for about 8 minutes. Indictor that lobster is done is also when the lobster has risen to the top and is red in color and when the tail snaps back. For serving chilled: Place lobster in a ice cold salted water bath. Keep in water and ice for about 10 minutes. Remove and store on its back until ready to serve.   Description: The secret to cooking succulent lobster-every time!  Lobster is often over-cooked and even at the 'fanciest' restaurants. The tail is tough and all your doing is chewing through it?  Watch as I show you the secret to cooking succulent lobster every time. Notes: Pairs well with Chenon Blanc, Beer, or Sparkling drink.