COOKING LOBSTER

STUN OR KILL LIVE 1 1/4 TO 1 1/2 POUND LOBSTER BY INSERTING KNIFE BLADE THROUGH BACK SHELL BETWEEN HEAD AND FIRST TAIL SEGMENT. INSERT WOODEN SKEWER LENGTHWISE THROUGH TAIL. PLACE LOBSTER IN 3 QUART CASSEROLE. ADD 1/4 CUP WATER. COVER LOOSLEY WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MICROWAVE AT HIGH FOR 4 MINUTES. REDUCE POWER TO 50%. MICROWAVE FOR 8 TO 10 MINUTES, OR UNTIL LOBSTER IS BRIGHT RED AND TAIL MEAT IS OPAQUE.