Fillets of Fish
Origin: London, England
Source: Anonymous, 1846
Ingredients
- salmon or sole fillets
- fish force-meat
- good stock
- cayenne pepper
- lemon juice
- mushroom essence
- piccalilli
Instructions
- Fillets of salmon, soles, &c., fried of a delicate brown according to the receipt already given, and served with a fine gravy, make a very nice dish.
- If required to be very savory, make a fish force-meat and lay it thickly on the fish before frying.
- Fillets dressed in this way are usually arranged round the dish and served with a sauce made of good stock, thickened and seasoned with cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and mushroom essence.
- Piccalilli are sometimes added, cut small.