Does Boiling A Lobster Kill It Instantly?
Boiling a lobster does not kill it instantly. It takes several minutes for the lobster to die in boiling water. The lobster’s nervous system is destroyed by the heat, and it slowly becomes unconscious and dies while being boiled. Some people argue that this is a cruel method of cooking a lobster, and alternative methods, such as killing it quickly by inserting a knife through the head, are preferred by some chefs and consumers.