Fishing adventures that are sure to end with an off the hook recipe!


Poor man’s Lobster
1 1/2 lbs king fish filets (all red meat trimmed)
3 cups milk
1 crab boil bag
8 cups of water
1 stick butter melted
1 garlic cloves crushed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chives chopped fine
Soak king fish in milk for 12 hours and up to 24 hours. Next remove fish from milk pat dry and cut in cubes 2 inches by 1 inch.
In a large pot add 8 cups of water and the bag of crab boil. Bring to a boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Removed crab boil bag add fish cubes and boil for 3 to 6 minutes. Cook only until you fish is all white and wants to fall apart drain on a paper tower.
In a small microwave proof bowl add butter, garlic, garlic powder and chopped chives cook on until butter is melted!
Pour garlic butter all over the fish and served with lemon wedges! Bon Appétit!

Catch of the day King fish

12 thoughts on “Fishing adventures that are sure to end with an off the hook recipe!

  1. I have caught many king fish but never have eaten one! This sounds delish! Never knew you could remove the red meat, thanks for the tips and recipe

  2. I’m drooling here Josee..just send me that King fish…we can’t catch that in Michigan !

    • awwwww thanks chicky i wish i could you have to know how to prepare king fish you just can’t throw it on the grill will taste too strong but this way yum yum

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