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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Dissolve sugar and salt in the water.
- Add cod pieces and boil 3-5 minutes, depending on thicknessof fish.
- Carefully (to avoid breakage) place fish on broiler pan or aluminum foil. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle liberally with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Broil until fish flakes easily (approx. 145 F), about 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with melted butter and lemon.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.