Poor Man's Lobster

Submitted by Sheila36

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 1

ingredients

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

directions

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

Reviews

[michael edelman]

What the recipe is missing is the essential ingredient- an acid, like lemon juice or vinegar, that coagulates the proteins and changes the texture of the fish, making it more lobster like. Sugar is optional, and a cup is far too much.

 

[Marleenyvonneamunds]

A really great way to cook Halibut, better than breading and defrying. My husband loved it and wants me to make it again. Thank you!!!

 

[hello.paul]

Delicious! Thanks. :-)

 

[*Parsley*]

This works pretty well. It'll sort of satisfy of lobster craving. The sugar makes the halibut sweet like lobster, but I think a bit too sweet. You definitely need to salt the dipping butter to balance the taste. Thanx for posting this!

 

[Sharon123]

I won't rate this recipe because I didn't use halibut, I used cod. I didn't really taste much flavor in the fish. I will try it sometime with halibut.