Indulge in the flavors of the sea with this wallet-friendly Poor Man's Mock Lobster recipe. Made with affordable ingredients, this dish will satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank. Serve it as an appetizer or main course and relish the taste of this budget-friendly alternative to lobster.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish fillets
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- In a large pot, bring water, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to a boil.
- Add the fish fillets, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the fish is cooked through. Remove the fish from the pot and allow it to cool.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, and seafood seasoning.
- Preheat the broiler in your oven.
- Place the cooked fish fillets on a baking sheet and brush them with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Broil the fish fillets for 2-3 minutes, until the butter is slightly bubbly and the fish is lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the broiled fish fillets with the mayo-mustard dip on the side. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This recipe was created during the Great Depression when lobster was expensive and hard to come by.
White fish fillets are used as an affordable alternative to real lobster meat.
The seasoned butter mixture gives the fish a rich and flavorful taste, reminiscent of lobster.
The mayo-mustard dip adds tanginess and enhances the overall flavor profile of the dish.