In fact, this fish is considered so similar in taste that it has been nicknamed the "poor man's lobster." On top of being similar in taste and texture, monkfish is not currently overfished.

A fisherman shows the lure of a monkfish which is used to attract prey Monkfish has the nickname 'poor man's lobster' but this fleshy bottom-feeder is making a name for itself. Less than 30 years ...