2 lb Live Maine Lobster

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Sustainably Sourced
Traceable to our partner docks in Maine
Wild-Caught
Guaranteed to Arrive Alive
Weight Range: 1.96 to 2.46 lbs. per Lobster
Species: American lobster (Homarus americanus)

Regular price $62.99 Sale price $89.99

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Bring Fine Maine Dining Home With 2 lb. Live Lobsters

Let Maine Lobster Now give your dinner routine a little shot in the arm. Although “little” isn’t exactly right when we’re talking about our 2 lb. live lobsters shipped overnight directly to your front door. Bring this classic New England delicacy home to add some much-needed excitement to your boring dinner routine, or as a romantic dinner surprise for your partner. Lobsters are easy to cook on their own by following our cooking directions, or you can extract the meat to use in classic dishes like lobster BLTAs or lobster ravioli, two easy meals to make right at home.

Sustainably Sourced Maine Lobster

Our 2 lb. live lobsters are wild-caught in Maine. We source our Maine lobster from two trusted partner docks and can trace it back to the dock where it was landed. Maine’s lobster fishery is managed for sustainable harvest, with size limits, protections for egg-bearing and V-notched females, and trap rules that support the future of the fishery.

As a Maine company, we’re proud to stand behind our home fishery.

Learn about our approach to sustainable seafood.

Our live Maine lobsters are sustainably sourced and wild-caught in Maine. We source our Maine lobster from two trusted partner docks and can trace it back to the dock where it was landed.

Generally speaking, you should expect to get 3.2 oz of meat every 1 lb. of hard-shell lobster, so you can expect about 6.4 ounces of meat per 2 pound lobster. We recommend 6-8 ounces of meat per person, so we recommend this for 1 person.

Lobster is a nutritious seafood rich in lean protein, essential for muscle repair and overall health. It is also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health, reduce inflammation, and may improve brain function. Additionally, lobster contains important vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, promoting immune and nervous system health.

Maine Lobster Now offers next-day delivery for orders placed Monday through Friday by 8AM ET, with delivery available Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday deliveries may require an additional fee and are subject to availability. Orders are shipped with dry ice or gel packs to ensure freshness. Shipping may be affected by holidays or weather conditions. Customers are encouraged to inspect their package upon arrival and report any issues immediately with photos. For more details, refer to their shipping policy.

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Handle live lobsters carefully and cook them the day they arrive, as survival isn't guaranteed overnight once delivered. Store them in the refrigerator, either in the box or wrapped in damp paper with seaweed, but do not use an air-tight container, ice, or freshwater. Be cautious when handling lobsters, as their claws and tails can cause injury, especially if they arrive without bands.

To cook a 2-pound lobster, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully place the live lobster headfirst into the pot, ensuring it is fully submerged. Cover the pot, return the water to a boil, and cook for 14-16 minutes until the lobster shell turns bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove the lobster, let it cool for a few minutes, then crack the shell and serve with melted butter or your favorite dipping sauce.

To ensure your lobster is perfectly cooked and safe for consumption, cook it to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). For accuracy, use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the tail. Once it reaches this temperature, your lobster is ready to enjoy!

learn how to cook live lobster

Learn How To Cook Live Lobsters With Ease!

Check out our step by step instructions on how to cook live lobster written by Julian and team... check out our special local guest Vanessa Seeder with our video walk throughs!

Julian demonstrating how to crack a cooked lobster in the kitchen

Learn to crack a lobster with Julian

Join Julian for a step-by-step video and photo guide to cracking a cooked lobster and picking out the claw, knuckle, and tail meat.

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Paul B. (Annapolis, MD)
Fabulous Anniversary Dinner

Purchased lobsters, soft shell clams and chowder for our anniversary. The box arrived on time and the lobsters were alive and kickin! That night we steamed the clams and lobsters, opened a bottle of wine and celebrated. Dinner was fabulous! The chowder was for another day. We will definitely be ordering again.

Hi PBAUMANN, happy anniversary! We’re thrilled everything arrived on time and made for such a fabulous celebration. Thanks for sharing your special dinner with us—we look forward to serving you again!

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melanie w. (Lake Wylie, SC)
Amazing!!

Amazing!!

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Richard M. (Auburndale, FL)
Absolutely Awesome! My wife and I ordered for first time and was fantastic

Absolutely Awesome! My wife and I ordered for first time and was fantastic. We decided a couple weeks later to have a couple 2lb live lobsters delivered to a young couple who just had a new baby as a congrad's gift. Instead of the standard gifts, we decided to give them a memory. They loved it and was a big hit!

Hi Richard, we're thrilled to hear you and your wife enjoyed your first experience with us and that your gift was such a hit! Thank you for sharing your kind words and for trusting us for such special moments. We look forward to serving you again!

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Lori M. (McKinney, TX)
Lobstah nirvana!

We ordered 2lbers and they were steamed to perfection! Something special having that delivery arrive at the door with such care and speed!!

Hi Lori, we're thrilled to hear your lobsters brought you so much joy! Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing Maine Lobster Now. We look forward to serving you again!

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Mary C. (New Bern, NC)
Lobster and clams were perfect !! We are originally from Cape Cod so we know quality

Lobster and clams were perfect !! We are originally from Cape Cod so we know quality. It was perfectly packed to ensure freshness. It was my Husband’s Birthday and he was surprised and enjoyed it all😁

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Ewink (Key West, FL)
Lobsters

Lobsters were excellent. Sweet and tender. I ordered the 2 pounders and they were a perfect size. Would definitely order them again

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Thomas S. (Ashburn, VA)
Simply awesome

Delivered live, on time, and exceptional. Treat yourself, you will not be disappointed!

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Phyllis D. (Greer, SC)
Just delicious!

Just delicious! Ya'll never disappoint. We love celebrating our anniversary with you.

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Rhonda A. (Tampa, FL)
The absolute best tasty lobsters! Lobsters from Maine are sweeter

The absolute best tasty lobsters! Lobsters from Maine are sweeter, I think.
I was able to keep one in the frig 2 days and it was still very much alive, I cut the rubber band from there claws. Plus they were both just over 2 lbs, that I ordered. Very happy and will use you guys again. Highly recommend them, and I have used other companies.

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Mario C. (Satellite Beach, FL)
The lobsters arrived lively and ready for the FraDiavalo! Haven't tried the bisque yet

The lobsters arrived lively and ready for the FraDiavalo! Haven't tried the bisque yet, but I'm sure it will live up to your reputation.

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Andrew F.

Arrived perfectly alive and ice packs were hardly unthawed at all.

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April j. (Paoli, IN)
🏒🎉🦞👊 I WAZ extremely imprezt

🏒🎉🦞👊 I WAZ extremely imprezt. Thank U I'm inclined to try other productz FM your Co.👊🦞👍🏒

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William C. (Charlotte, NC)
Lobsters were beyond our expectations

Lobsters were beyond our expectations. Truly a special dinner for a special night. We will order more in the future. Thank you.

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Maria B. (Bradenton, FL)
Great!

Perfect! We loved our lobsters….everything was exactly what we ordered, came on time, will def order again…❤️🦞

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Brian A. (Denver, CO)
Everything was perfect! Came exactly the way we expected

Everything was perfect! Came exactly the way we expected. It is great that they also have instructional videos. This gave us a very comfortable level of confidence for cooking.

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Carl N. (Bay Shore, NY)
Could not be better raw material! I boiled the lobsters the Swedish way

Could not be better raw material!
I boiled the lobsters the Swedish way, i.e. with two parts beer and three parts water and a generous dose of fresh dill supported by some salt, pepper and a touch of sugar.

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Wayne &.D. (Cypress, TX)
Lobsters arrived very limp

I ordered three 2lb live lobsters. They arrived on time but all three lobsters were limp and not active. I placed all three on their backs - one lobster had no movement at all and was dead while the other two had slight movement in one leg. I submitted a refund request for the dead one and still waiting to hear back.

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BC (Miami Beach, FL)
Rough handling by the shipping company

Rough handling by the shipping company.

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Eric O. (Salem, OR)
The bugs were alive and well and tasted great

The bugs were alive and well and tasted great.

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Tom D. (Suffolk, VA)
Fantastic Lobster Feast!

Fantastic feast for two! This is the second time we have ordered this clam/lobster feast for my parents. They’re both in their 80s and they are pretty particular about what they do and don’t like. The fact that we’ve gotten a request from them for a second order is truly remarkable!! We will definitely be ordering again and couldn’t recommend anymore to anyone else who might be considering this kind of feast! The lobsters were huge. Everything was fresh and alive, and they are planning to split it up into several meals since nobody could possibly eat all of it at once sitting!

Hi there Tom,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our 2 lb Live Maine Lobster feast! We are thrilled to hear that it was a fantastic feast for your parents, and that this is your second time ordering it for them. We are honored that they have requested a second order, and we couldn't be happier to know that they enjoyed it so much. It means a lot to us. Rest assured, we will continue to provide fresh and delicious lobsters for you and your family. Thank you for recommending us to others, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.

Best regards,
Customer Service Team