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.