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.
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!
Why all the sugar?
Hi, I add the sugar, salt, and water to simmer the fish and make it extra tender and flaky like lobster. Hope you give it a try!
Why so much sugar
As always adjust to your liking, but I think the sugar, water, and salt make this fish recipe delicious and tender.
Do you think this would work with Mahi Mahi-mahi? I have some frozen I need a good recipe for but this sounds amazing
I would think it would work great with any other mild, white meat fish. Let me know how you like it!
TRIED IT WITH REDUCED SUGAR AND WATER.. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! I TOLD MY WIFE IT WAS LOBSTER.
Amazing 🤣 I wouldn’t know the difference as I’ve never had lobster 🤣
Would this work with a sugar substitute, such as xylitol or stevia?
I have never tried that but it should work!
Bless the man for his service, hope he’s well
Thank You for the recipe for lobster substitute, trying soon
Mom has been known to eat 4# in one sitting
Her dad was a fisherman and she would take lobster to school for lunch
Again, Blessing to both of you
Terry
I have never tasted lobster so I don’t know what I am missing. I love shrimp, fish and even crab. I must try this. I would hate to order lobster at a restaurant or buy to cook at home and not like it.