Poor man's lobster

Poor Man's Lobster with melted butter is a dish that you’ll never forget. It’s made with halibut, so it tastes like lobster, but it doesn’t cost a fortune. It was our go-to recipe when we fished for halibut on the Alaskan coast. This is a great recipe if you’re looking to save some money while still getting an amazing meal!

These days lobster is an expensive seafood, alternatives are welcome; such as this poor man's lobster recipe.

Poor man's lobster is made from whitefish boiled in a solution of sugar, salt, and lemon to give the meat a lobster-like taste and texture. It's super easy and delicious!

Poor Man’s Lobster is the ultimate way to prepare cod, with a sweet rich flavor that is truly reminiscent of broiled lobster.

Making Poor Man’s Lobster! Though this recipe for Poor Man’s Lobster may seem like a play on words here in the Poor Man’s Gourmet Kitchen, I assure you the title and name of this recipe is for real. Poor Man’s Lobster dates way back and it is a legitimate recipe and cheaper alternative to the … Continue reading Poor Man’s LOBSTER

Cod transforms when sweetened and broiled in butter. The delicious lobster-like flavor will make you feel like you’re dining in luxury.

Try this poor mans lobster recipe the next time you want something that tastes like a million bucks but doesn't cost a million bucks!

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!

This is a white fish recipe that only takes a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand and is quick! It is cooked similar to lobster, once it boiled, topped with lemon juice it's texture mimics lobster and dipped in butter it tastes just like it! No "fishy" taste!

Poor man's lobster, also known as monkfish, lightly cooked and smothered in a white wine and cream thermidor sauce then grilled.