Ingredients

• 1 lobster
• 1/2 cup salt
• melted butter
• lemon wedges (optional)

Fill very large pot with enough water to cover the lobster. 

Add salt and bring to a boil. 

Drop the lobster in the boiling water (upside down, head first) and cover quickly. 

Lower heat to a gentle boil. Cook for 15 minutes for a 3/4 - 1 lb. lobster and 20 minutes for a 1 lb. - 1 1/4lb. lobster. 

Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.