Poor Man’s Lobster

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    300 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Poor Man’s Lobster

Poor Man’s Lobster is the ultimate way to prepare cod, with a sweet rich flavor that is truly reminiscent of broiled lobster.

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Ingredients

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  • 4-6 cups water
  • ¾ cup sugar or equivalent substitute
  • 1 Tablespoon salt or lite salt
  • 1 ½ lb cod cut into 4 6-ounce portions (thick is preferable)
  • salt pepper, paprika for sprinkling
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • Lemon and butter for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.  Dissolve sugar and salt in the water. 
  2. Add cod pieces and boil 3-5 minutes, depending on thicknessof fish.
  3. Carefully (to avoid breakage) place fish on broiler pan or aluminum foil.  Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle liberally with salt, pepper and paprika. 
  4. Broil until fish flakes easily (approx. 145 F), about 5-10 minutes. 
  5. Serve with melted butter and lemon.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 300kcal (15%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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