Believe it or not this butter baked cod really does taste like lobster!
Even if you are not a fan of fish, give this easy recipe a try and I promise you will think you are eating a fancy broiled lobster tail instead of an affordable -and kid friendly- filet of fish!
Poor Man's Lobster
Ingredients
- 4 boneless cod filets 5-8oz
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 6 tbsp butter divided
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler.
- In a bowl mix together water, sugar, and salt then add to a large skillet.
- Place fish filets in the skillet and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Boil for 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the cod fillet.
- Remove fish from water and place on lined pan.
- Brush with melted butter and season with paprika.
- Broil for about 7 minutes on low until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush with more butter and juice from 1/2 lemon and serve.
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In a bowl mix together water, sugar, and salt then add to a large skillet.
Place fish filets in the skillet and bring to a boil over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove fish from water and place on lined pan.
Brush with melted butter and season with paprika.
Broil for about 7 minutes on low until fish flakes easily with a fork.
How delicious does this look?!
Brush with more butter and juice from 1/2 lemon.
Serve with rice and veggies and enjoy!
I am still amazed by this dish! No fishy taste at all and has the taste and texture of lobster!
I’ve always struggled to get my husband to eat anything but fried fish. We tried this tonight and he liked it, even saying he wouldn’t mind having it again. I’ll take the win!