Purchase a live lobster. They’ll put them in a bag. You’ll hear them moving around during the drive home. Don’t freak out.
Boil water in a large pot (must have a lid). Add in a bit of flavoring if desired. I put in the juice of a lemon, the lemon rind, and a bay leaf.
Get that sucker out the bag. This is perhaps the hardest part. Get a good grip on the body and be prepared for it to move its tail. My first try I jumped away screaming like a little girl.
Look the little creature in the eye and let it know it is about to die. I feel like it is only fair to give it some warning.
Clip the bands off the claws. I thought it might try to pinch me when I removed the rubber bands. Those claws didn’t even move.
Plunge the lobster head first into the water like a heartless human being. Feel free to squeal a little because you totally just killed your own dinner.
Cover with the lid and allow to cook. Make sure no antenna or legs are sticking out. A 1.5 lb lobster should take about 15 minutes.
Drain.
Go to town on that lobster and devour the delicious meat hidden within the shell.