Bring about 2 inches of water to boil over high heat in a large soup kettle with a basket for steaming.  Add the lobster and return the water to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium, cover and boil in accordance with the following:

 

             Cook 1 lb. lobsters for 7 minutes

             Cook 1 1/4 lb. lobsters for 11 minutes

             Cook 1 ½ lb. lobsters for 14 minutes

             Cook 2 lb. lobsters for 16 minutes

 

Mix the butter and lemon juice for dipping.  Serve.  The efficient dismemberment plan:

 

              Twist off the tail

              Twist off the tail flippers

               Push the tail meat through the wide end of the tail

              Twist the claw-arm off the body

              Twist the claw from the arm

              Remove the lower pincher

              Crack the claw

              Crack the arm joints