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Poor Mans Lobster Recipe

Poor Man’s Lobster is defined as lobster meat that has not been boiled or cooked in any other method than steaming.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Poor Mans Lobster Recipe
Calories: 2110kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb White Fish cod
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Salt
  • 6 oz Butter
  • 12 cups Water
  • Paprika
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • The white fish fillets should be divided into 2 inch wide pieces.
  • Heat the water until it boils. Stir in the salt and sugar until they are completely dissolved.
  • Lower the fish pieces into the boiling water using tongs.
  • Cook for approximately 7 minutes, or until the fish starts to flake.
  • Remove the fish using a skimmer, then add it to the bowl containing the melted butter.
  • After removing from the butter, rub the fillet pieces with lemon juice.
  • Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 2110kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 93g | Fat: 146g | Saturated Fat: 90g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 593mg | Sodium: 29766mg | Potassium: 1419mg | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 4251IU | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg
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