Should you kill a lobster before steaming it?

Answer by  Elizabeth73 (292)

Put your lobster into boiling water while it's still alive if you want to cook it. Otherwise it may be tough or may release things you don't want to eat.

Answer by  Marsha94 (618)

You do not have to kill it before steaming it in the pot, putting it in the pot will kill it as well, it's really just personal preference.