Poor Man's Lobster Butter Baked Cod

Transform your dinner table with "Poor Man's Lobster Butter Baked Cod," a simple yet indulgent seafood dish that mimics the sweet, tender flavors of lobster—without the hefty price tag. This easy-to-follow recipe features flaky cod fillets parboiled in a brine of sugar and salt to enhance their ocean-fresh taste, then baked to perfection under a rich layer of melted butter and a dusting of paprika. The result is a succulent, buttery entrée that pairs beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-effort, high-reward dish is perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests with sophisticated flavors on a budget. Keywords: butter baked cod, Poor Man's Lobster, easy seafood recipe, budget-friendly, cod fillet recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 pieces Cod fillets
4 cups Water
1 cup Sugar
2 tablespoons Salt
1 cup Butter, unsalted
1 teaspoon Paprika
4 pieces (for serving) Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved.

Step 3

Add the cod fillets to the pot and let them boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove them immediately and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 4

Place the parboiled cod fillets in a baking dish in a single layer.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, pour the butter evenly over the cod fillets.

Step 6

Sprinkle the fillets with paprika for added color and flavor.

Step 7

Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the cod from the oven and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of freshness.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2267.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3170.9

Total Fat 198.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 860.7mg	0%
Sodium 14657.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 200.6g
Protein 146.3g	0%

Vitamin D 320IU	0%
Calcium 249.3mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 3436.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 25.5%