Poor Man's Lobster

This easy recipe turns a regular piece of whitefish into a lobster-like experience! Serve with butter for dipping, and don't forget those homemade cheddar bay biscuits!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword fish

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings people

Calories 639kcal

Author Nicole Johnson

Ingredients

12 ounces whitefish fish
6 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup butter

Instructions

Put the water into a medium-to-large sized stockpot along with the sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, and then add your fish filets.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the fish cook in the simmering water for 8-10 minutes, or until it floats and is at least 145°F.
Remove the fish from the water and pat dry with a paper towel. Brush lightly with butter and sprinkle with paprika.
Optional, but delicious: Place the filets onto a pan and put under the broiler for 1 minute, or until the top is lightly golden browned.
Serve with melted butter for dipping.

Notes

Make sure to make a big batch of Cheddar Bay Biscuits to complete the meal!

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