Rougets en Caisses (Red Mullet in Paper Cases)
Origin: Paris, France
Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907
Ingredients
- red mullet
- butter
- small long cases of oiled paper
- sauce Italienne
- tomatoes
- mushrooms
- breadcrumbs
- melted butter
Instructions
- Grill the red mullet, or cook them in butter.
- Mask the bottom of each small long case of oiled paper with a spoonful of sauce Italienne.
- Place a red mullet in each case.
- Melt the chopped tomatoes in butter and toss the raw sliced mushrooms in butter; surround the fish with them.
- Cover lightly with sauce Italienne.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, moisten with melted butter and gratinate.