The ultimate basic lobster recipe - Boil a pot of water, add salt. (After the water reaches full boil, place the live lobster into the water and boil for 10 minutes (time this). Serve with melted butter. For a good fulfilling side, cook a light pasta dish and supplement with a vegetable. Enjoy!!!!!! Recommended sauce: Melt butter on the stove and cook on medium (be careful not to burn it). Then add garlic powder and basil. When you see the bubbles, add a little wine. Simmer for 1 minute (or more if you still sense a wine flavor). Then, dip your lobster meat and enjoy!!!!