The next time you get a hankering for briny, tender lobster, take matters into your own hands rather than dining at a restaurant.

They’re easy to cook, we swear! Still not convinced?

We’ve enlisted the help of two experts, the eponymous cousins of Cousins Maine Lobster, to demystify the process, from how to humanely kill these prized shellfish to tricks for getting every last ounce of meat out of the shell.

What are you waiting for? Head to your local fishmonger!