Poor Man’s Lobster | Butter Baked Cod

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!

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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.

1. 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!