Lobster With Lemon Herb Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 (1 1/4 pound) live lobsters
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Preparation

Bring 2 large pots of salted water to a boil. Divide lobsters between the pots and boil until shells are pink and lobsters are opaque, about 11 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add lemon juice, parsley, chives, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve lobsters with warm herb butter and lemon wedges.