For beginners, you don't 'cook' lobster, you steam them!! That being said, I've done them more ways than you can imagine, and I still prefer steaming!
If you're squeamish have your fish/lobster monger do the steaming for you. Unfortunately, there are times when they scream/screech. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> Seriously. That's not a problem for me because I have my eye fixed on the prize. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> If that makes me bad.....get over it. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
Ok...now, If you really, truly love lobster you won't want to waste it over a salad, unless it's TOTALLY a lobster/lobstah salad. But, if you're planning to place it daintly over a salad, in Andy's words, forgettaboutit!! The taste is so unique and special it must be savored/savoured!! Go for it!! Steam, break open the shell, dig out the meat, dip into melted butter and have the BEST time you've had in a long time!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Banana.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Banana.gif" alt="" /> Orgasmic, comes to mind... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Blush.gif" alt="" /> Mangia!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />


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