Mock lobster is a delightful and creative dish that offers a delicious alternative to traditional lobster. Made from a variety of ingredients such as firm-textured fish, shellfish, or plant-based alternatives, mock lobster provides a similar taste and texture to lobster without the high price tag or environmental impact. Whether you're a seafood lover looking for a more sustainable option, a vegetarian seeking a seafood-like experience, or simply seeking a new culinary adventure, mock lobster recipes are a fantastic way to satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
MOCK LOBSTER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Place the fish fillets on a non-stick or parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the fillets evenly with the butter mixture and sprinkle the bread crumbs over the tops of each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 451.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
POOR MAN'S MOCK LOBSTER
Try this recipe for chicken that is marinated and grilled, dipped in butter and tastes amazingly like lobster. My Dad actually got this recipe from a friend of his, and it's too wonderful to keep it a secret! Serve with clarified butter for dipping.
Provided by Joyful_Mamma
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1564.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
MOCK LOBSTER
When I want a quick fish dinner, this is the mouthwatering recipe I turn to. My husband and I like the flavor so much that I serve it a couple times a month.-Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut fillets into 2-in. x 2-in. pieces; place in a large skillet. Cover with water. Add salt and seafood seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain. , Cover with cold water. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain. Serve with melted butter and lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 872mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.
MOCK LOBSTER SAUCE
This unique recipe is something new you can try with hamburger. Serve with rice.
Provided by Jackie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 19m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease, leaving the heat on.
- Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Pour into the hot skillet with the beef. Add sugar, garlic, gravy, and soy sauce. Pour eggs evenly on top; let set slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir into meat. Add cornstarch; cook and stir sauce is thickened, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 209.2 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 633.7 mg, Sugar 1 g
MOCK LOBSTER
The poor man's lobster! This really does taste like lobster! Enjoy. Sometimes you can find Cod steaks that are thick and about the size of a average lobster tail.
Provided by Shawn C
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the cod into 2x2-inch pieces; place in non-stick skillet.
- Barely cover with water; sprinkle salt and paprika over fish and bring to a quick boil.
- Reduce heat and place on a low simmer for about 10 minutes (depending on thickness of fish) uncovered.
- Drain out hot liquid and cover with cold water, add vinegar bring to quick boil again.
- Again reduce it to a low simmer and let cook uncovered about 10 minutes.
- Drain and serve immediately with drawn butter and fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 539, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24.3
MOCK LOBSTER
Categories Fish Poach Quick & Easy
Yield 2 -4, depending on how big the piece of fish is
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Add the frozen haddock and boil for 20 minutes. Drain throughly. Serve with lemon and drawn butter. Close your eyes and imagine you are sitting by the ocean on Cape Cod, enjoying lobster!
AUNT NORA'S MOCK LOBSTER
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine everything but the bacon. Mix, using your hands, until well blended. In a roasting pan or iron skillet, shape the mixture into a lobster. With the ketchup, either rub a thin coating all over the lobster or make lines for visual appeal. Wrap the bacon slices across the tail or at joints, so everyone gets a little. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, covering the "claws" with foil after 40 minutes so that they don't dry out.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 938, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 73 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1050 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MOCK LOBSTER CASSEROLE
This came from a Church Cookbook. I have tried it once and its a marvelous way to make the relatively inexpensive haddock into something much fancier, it works! Some of us don't get lobster out our back door and it is so expensive.I think you will like this recipe.I would like to thank Vicki H. for the photo, And for her husband...
Provided by Zelda Hopkins
Categories Seafood
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Place fish in greased 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with salt. Mix soup with lemon juice or sherry. Pour over fish. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. While baking, sauté onion and garlic in butter. remove from heat and add Worcestershire sauce. Then blend with crumbs or crackers. sprinkle over fish and bake 10 minutes more.
"MOCK" RED LOBSTER BISCUITS
I absolutely love Red Lobster biscuits and have searched many years for something that comes close. While we'll probably never get our hands on the true recipe, here is one that will fool your taste-buds.
Provided by Laurie Pawluk
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients
- 2. Using a teaspoon, drop onto un-greased cookie sheet
- 3. Bake @ 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown
- 4. Brush with melted butter and serve.....Enjoy!!!
MOCK LOBSTER BISQUE
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, combine langostino meat and sherry; set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. 3. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture is thickened; stir in steak sauce, sea salt, pepper, and seasoned salt to taste. 4. Add langostino meat and sherry mixture; cover and simmer your mock lobster bisque for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
MOCK LOBSTER SALAD
I found my Grandmother and mother's recipe box and I am having fune going through it. Here's one
Provided by Kathy Hildebrand
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Chop cucumbers,onion,celery,set aside.Cook fish until it flakes.Let it cool a little.
- 2. In a large bowl mix together, mayo,lemon juice, pimiento and onion.
- 3. Add fish ,cucumbers and celery. Toss to coat evenly. Chill until nice and cool to eat.Serve on lettuce
MOCK LOBSTER
This is a recipe that I have been making for years and came out of my sister's employee cook book. It really is quite good.
Provided by Jane Whittaker
Categories Seafood
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place fish in a buttered baking dish.
- 2. Sprinkle with onions, cover with soup.
- 3. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
- 4. Crush crackers, and mix with melted butter, add worchestershire sauce abd garlic powder.
- 5. Sprinkle over fish and cover.
- 6. Bake 10 minutes more
Tips:
- Choose the Right Imitation Lobster Meat: Opt for high-quality imitation lobster meat that resembles the texture and flavor of real lobster. Look for brands that use wild-caught Alaskan pollock or other sustainable fish.
- Prepare the Imitation Lobster Meat Properly: Thaw the imitation lobster meat according to the package instructions. If using frozen meat, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or under cold running water. Avoid thawing it in the microwave, as this can result in an uneven texture.
- Enhance the Flavor: To elevate the taste of the imitation lobster meat, marinate it in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices before cooking. This will help infuse it with flavor and make it more succulent.
- Cook It Right: Avoid overcooking the imitation lobster meat, as this can make it tough and rubbery. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for optimal texture and flavor.
- Experiment with Different Cooking Methods: Imitation lobster meat can be cooked in various ways, including boiling, steaming, grilling, baking, or frying. Experiment with different methods to find the one that best suits your taste and the desired texture.
Conclusion:
Imitation lobster meat is a versatile and affordable alternative to real lobster that can be used in a variety of dishes. With its mild flavor and ability to absorb marinades and seasonings, it's a great option for those looking to enjoy the taste of lobster without the high cost. By following the tips mentioned above, you can prepare imitation lobster meat that is delicious, flavorful, and sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're making a classic lobster roll, a creamy lobster bisque, or a hearty lobster pasta, imitation lobster meat is an excellent choice that delivers both taste and value. So, embrace your culinary creativity and explore the many possibilities that imitation lobster meat has to offer.
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