Poor Mans Lobster Food

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the white fish fillets widthwise into 2 inch widths.
• Bring the water to the boil. Add the sugar, and the salt and stir until dissolved.
• Using tongs lower fish pieces into the boiling water.
• Cook for about 7 minutes or until the fish is just beginning to flake.
• Using a skimmer, remove the fish and place in the bowl of melted butter.
• Remove from the butter and squeeze lemon juice on the fillet pieces.
• Serve hot.

POOR MAN'S BUTTERY LOBSTER

Steps:

• Combine first four ingredients put in a large sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Drain liquid.
• Serve with melted butter.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

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

POOR MAN'S MOCK LOBSTER

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, oil, garlic salt, pepper, brown sugar, mustard powder, ginger and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil for about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. When cooled, place the chicken into a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Press out as much air as you can, seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
• Preheat a grill for medium-low heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
• Place the chicken on the grill and discard the marinade. Cook until chicken juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn as needed to keep the chicken from burning.

"POOR MAN LOBSTER" AND SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH TRUFFLE ESSENCE

Steps:

• To make the tomato sauce: In a large soup pot, heat the oil over high heat until smoking. Add the lightly floor cubed monkfish and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the fish and set aside. Add the onion, carrot and celery cook for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato and tomato paste cook for another 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with brandy then white wine. Reduce by half and add 1cup of water (or chicken broth). Add thyme and bay leave, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cream brings back to a boil; simmer for another 5 minutes. Check the seasoning. Set aside.
• To make the risotto: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook for 1 minutes stirring frequently. Add a cup of the liquid, cook and stir until all the liquid has been absorbed. Repeat the procedure until you have used all the liquid. Add the diced shrimp and the monkfish. Add some of the tomato sauce and cook for another 5 minutes (add more sauce as needed) the risotto should be creamy but not to liquid. Serve immediately in soup bowls and garnish with one of the whole shrimp, your favorite herb, and drizzle with the truffle oil.