Poor Man’s Lobster
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
300 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Poor Man’s Lobster
Description
Poor Man’s Lobster features cod pieces boiled briefly in water seasoned with sugar and salt to infuse subtle sweetness and seasoning. After poaching, the fish is carefully moved to a broiler pan, brushed with melted butter, and generously seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika for a mildly smoky, savory crust. The broiling step creates a gentle browning and helps the fish flake easily, simulating the texture and richness often associated with lobster.
The resulting fish is tender but firm enough to handle broiling, with a balanced flavor from the seasoning and butter. Serving it with lemon wedges and extra melted butter complements the mild fish and adds a bright acidity and richness to the dish, creating a straightforward entrée that highlights simple ingredients and cooking techniques.
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 for serving
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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