Very Poor Mans Lobster Recipes

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the white fish fillets widthwise into 2 inch widths.
• Bring the water to the boil. Add the sugar, and the salt and stir until dissolved.
• Using tongs lower fish pieces into the boiling water.
• Cook for about 7 minutes or until the fish is just beginning to flake.
• Using a skimmer, remove the fish and place in the bowl of melted butter.
• Remove from the butter and squeeze lemon juice on the fillet pieces.
• Serve hot.

"POOR MAN'S LOBSTER" - MONKFISH WITH HERB BROWNED BUTTER

Steps:

• Cut fillets: Cut each monkfish into 3 or 4 even size pieces. (Note 1)
• Season: Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
• Rack for resting: Place a rack over a tray (optional, for resting fish, Note 5)

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• In a medium to large pot bring 2 quarts of water, sugar, and salt to a boil.
• Cut halibut into 2-3 large pieces (so it cooks faster) and add to water.
• Boil for about 10 minutes or until halibut is nice and flaky.
• In the meantime, melt butter in a pot, but do not boil.
• Remove halibut from water, squeeze a little fresh lemon on it and serve with melted butter (I like to completely submerge my halibut in the melted butter, much like you would do with lobster).

VERY POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• Make 3 slits with knife into fish fillet.
• Place fish fillet in broil pan and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, paprika and 3 pats of butter.
• Broil fillet for 7-8 minutes.
• Turn over, make 3 more slits and repeat with the bread crumbs, lemon juice, paprika and 3 more pats of butter; and broil another 7-8 minutes.
• Serve with browned butter; french fries or rice, and cole slaw.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER #1

Steps:

• Cover filets with cold water and add vinegar and salt.
• Bring to a boil and boil for only 10 minutes.
• Serve with melted butter.
• Fish may also be place under the broiler 1-2 minutes to brown.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER NEWBURG

Steps:

• In a skillet, sautee the lobster in butter along with paprika, until browned; set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine the cream and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
• Combine beaten egg yolks, sherry or water and salt.
• Remove cream mixture from heat and slowly stir in egg mixture; return pan bringing this to a boil and cook while stirring for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in lobster.
• Pour mixture into a shallow 9 inch pie plate or divide between four 10oz individual baking dishes.
• Sprinkle with the cracker crumbs and broil 6 inches from heat for about 2 minutes or until a golden brown.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER (BUTTER BAKED COD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Arrange fish in a shallow casserole; pour half the melted butter over the fillets.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Place the fish in the oven and bake, uncovered, basting occasionally, until the fish flakes with fork, about 15-20 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley; serve with lemon slices and the remaining melted butter for dipping.

POOR MAN'S MOCK LOBSTER

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, oil, garlic salt, pepper, brown sugar, mustard powder, ginger and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. When cooled, place the chicken into a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Press out as much air as you can, seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
• Preheat a grill for medium-low heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
• Place the chicken on the grill and discard the marinade. Cook until chicken juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn as needed to keep the chicken from burning.

POOR MAN'S BUTTERY LOBSTER

Steps:

• Combine first four ingredients put in a large sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Drain liquid.
• Serve with melted butter.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water (about a gallon).
• Add 1 cup sugar, and bring to a boil.
• Do not ever stir the mixture.
• Add chunks of halibut, do not over crowd.
• They will sink to the bottom, and then rise to the top when they are done.
• It should take just a few minutes.
• Remove with slotted spoon.
• Remember to not stir the mixture.
• Continue until all the halibut is cooked.
• Dip in melted butter and eat!