Very Poor Man's Lobster Recipe

Experience a taste of luxury without the price tag! This 'Very Poor Man's Lobster' recipe transforms humble fish fillets into a delectable, restaurant-quality meal. Tender fish is infused with bright lemon, smoky paprika, and a crispy buttery breadcrumb crust. Served with crispy fries, fluffy rice, or creamy coleslaw, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a budget-friendly treat. Get ready for unbelievably flavorful fish that rivals expensive lobster!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 208.8 kcal
Protein 88g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Very Poor Man's Lobster

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How to Make Very Poor Man's Lobster

  1. Preheat your broiler to high.
  2. Place fish fillet on a broiling pan.
  3. Using a sharp knife, make 3 shallow slits into the top of the fish fillet.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 3 pats (approximately 1 tablespoon) of butter over the fish fillet.
  5. Broil for 7-8 minutes, or until the fish is starting to cook through.
  6. Flip the fish fillet. Make 3 more shallow slits into the top of the fish.
  7. Sprinkle another 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 3 pats (approximately 1 tablespoon) of butter over the fish fillet.
  8. Broil for another 7-8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  9. While the fish broils, prepare your browned butter (melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan until it turns light brown and nutty).
  10. Serve the fish immediately, drizzled with browned butter, alongside your choice of French fries, rice, or coleslaw.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g

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