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    Poor Man's Lobster
    Poor Man's Lobster. Photo by *Parsley*

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    20 mins

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    Sheila36's Note:

    This recipe was told to me by the captain of the boat when halibut fishing. It is a very quick, simple, and tasty way to eat halibut!

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    Ingredients:

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    • 1 cup sugar
    • halibut, cut in about 1 inch cubes
    • butter, for dipping (not margarine)

    Directions:

    1. 1
      Fill a pot with water (about a gallon).
    2. 2
      Add 1 cup sugar, and bring to a boil.
    3. 3
      Do not ever stir the mixture.
    4. 4
      Add chunks of halibut, do not over crowd.
    5. 5
      They will sink to the bottom, and then rise to the top when they are done.
    6. 6
      It should take just a few minutes.
    7. 7
      Remove with slotted spoon.
    8. 8
      Remember to not stir the mixture.
    9. 9
      Continue until all the halibut is cooked.
    10. 10
      Dip in melted butter and eat!
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    Nutritional Facts for Poor Man's Lobster

    Serving Size: 1 (20 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 1

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 774.0
     
    Calories from Fat 0
    %
    Total Fat 0.0 g
    0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0 g
    0%
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    0%
    Sodium 0.0 mg
    0%
    Total Carbohydrate 199.9 g
    66%
    Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
    0%
    Sugars 199.8 g
    799%
    Protein 0.0 g
    0%
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