In article >,
Kenneth > wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:16:39 -0600, Katra
> > wrote:
>
> >I, for one, start my crustaceans in cold water and bring it up
> >to a boil. I never see thrashing around or struggling when I
> >do that. I think they have a better texture too.
> >
> >--
> >K.
>
> Howdy,
>
> Perhaps this is what you are describing, but...
>
> You are likely to get better taste if you put 'em in about a
> half inch of cold water, and then heat that to steam.

Actually, I immerse them in cold water...

Never tried steaming live ones.

D'you really think it would make a big difference?
They come out tender and juicy when I do it this way!

--
K.

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