Poor Boy Lobster Recipes

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• Fill a large pot about 1/2 to 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil.
• Add in half a lemon, cut into 2 pieces and the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Allow the mixture to come back to a boil for a couple minutes.
• Cut the fish into about 1-inch chunks and add to the boiling water. Do not stir!
• When the fish begin bobbing and float to the top, strain them out and set on a paper towel or wire rack.
• Sprinkle with lemon, lemon pepper and/or dill seed (optional). Dip in butter- serve warm.

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!

LOBSTER PO' BOY

Steps:

• Preheat deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
• In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, flour, Neely's Seasoning and garlic powder. In a second bowl whisk together eggs, milk, hot sauce and both mustards.
• Season the lobster with salt and pepper. Dredge lobster in egg wash and then through breading and gently place in deep-fryer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove from fryer and drain on paper towels.
• Place on rolls with sliced tomato and serve with Remoulade Sauce.
• In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Chill and reserve.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• In a medium to large pot bring 2 quarts of water, sugar, and salt to a boil.
• Cut halibut into 2-3 large pieces (so it cooks faster) and add to water.
• Boil for about 10 minutes or until halibut is nice and flaky.
• In the meantime, melt butter in a pot, but do not boil.
• Remove halibut from water, squeeze a little fresh lemon on it and serve with melted butter (I like to completely submerge my halibut in the melted butter, much like you would do with lobster).

OYSTER PO' BOY

Steps:

• For the wet soak: In a nonreactive bowl or gallon re-sealable bag, combine the buttermilk, beaten egg, hot sauce, basil, granulated garlic and white pepper and mix well. Add the oysters and any liquid from shucking. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
• For the breading and frying: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornmeal, flour, dried basil, granulated garlic, cayenne, 1 teaspoons salt, pepper and paprika and mix well.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a large cast-iron skillet.
• Drain the oysters from the brine and dredge through the breading mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Carefully add to the hot oil in batches, to not crowd, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and season with the remaining 1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt while hot.
• For the sandwiches: Preheat the oven to a low broil. Butter the rolls and place on a baking sheet. Broil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, and remove from oven.
• Spread Miss Dixie's Remoulade on both sides of the rolls. Layer on the oysters, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Top with other half of bread and serve immediately.
• In a food processor, add all ingredients and process until smooth, 25 to 35 seconds depending on blender speed. Scrape down sides as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.

POOR MAN'S NEW ENGLAND LOBSTER ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine lobster meat, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chives; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Slice sides off hoagie rolls and slice down the center. Brush melted butter on the sides and in the center of rolls and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Stuff with chilled lobster mixture and serve.

NEW ORLEANS RéMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients and store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

POOR BOY LOBSTER

Steps:

• Cut halibut into small bit size pieces. In a large pot combine your sugar and water indgredients.Heat to a boil. Place your halibut chuncks into the boiling water. Boil for 15-20 minutes. Remove halibut from water. Place on plate,pour melted butter over halibut. Serve with steamed vegetables.

POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

Steps:

• Add the sugar and salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cut the halibut into large bite size pieces. Add the chunks of halibut to the boiling water and cook until the fish floats to the top. With a slotted spoon, transfer the halibut to a serving bowl. Keep warm while cooking the rest of the halibut. Serve with melted butter in individual condiment dishes, and when you dip the fish chunks into the melted butter, it tastes almost like lobster. It is quick and easy and kids love it.