Mock Lobster

Monkfish fillets brushed with paprika-butter and baked with bread crumbs — the firm, mild fish that tastes remarkably like lobster.

OtherSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.3 cup butter, melted
  • 0.8 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 whole 6-oz monkfish filets
  • 4 tbsp bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine melted butter, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place fish fillets on a non-stick or parchment-lined baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Brush fillets evenly with the butter mixture and sprinkle bread crumbs over the tops.

  5. 5

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Tags

easyseafoodbakedamericanmonkfishmock lobsterother