
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). The head can be kept on or removed according to preference. The stuffing should be heated through before adding the beaten egg yolks.
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Thoroughly clean the fish
cut off the head or not, as preferred
cut out the backbone from the head to within two inches of the tail
stuff with the following: Soak stale bread in water, squeeze dry
cut in pieces a large onion, fry in butter, chop fine
add the bread, two ounces of butter, salt, pepper and a little parsley or sage
heat through, and when taken off the fire, add the yolks of two well-beaten eggs
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Removing the backbone while leaving the fish whole creates a pocket for stuffing while maintaining the fish's structure during baking. The bread stuffing acts as an insulator, keeping the delicate fish moist and preventing overcooking. Adding beaten egg yolks off the heat creates a cohesive binding without scrambling, while their fat content enriches the stuffing and helps conduct heat evenly through the fish's cavity.
The stuffing can be prepared up to 1 day ahead through step 6, then cooled completely and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature and add the beaten egg yolks just before stuffing the fish. Do not stuff the fish until ready to bake, as the moisture will make the flesh deteriorate.
Store leftover baked fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The stuffing will absorb moisture from the fish, so it's best enjoyed the day it's made. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven covered with foil for 10-15 minutes to prevent drying out. Do not microwave, as it will toughen the fish.
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The stuffing can be prepared up to 1 day ahead through step 6, then cooled completely and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature and add the beaten egg yolks just before stuffing the fish. Do not stuff the fish until ready to bake, as the moisture will make the flesh deteriorate.
Store leftover baked fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The stuffing will absorb moisture from the fish, so it's best enjoyed the day it's made. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven covered with foil for 10-15 minutes to prevent drying out. Do not microwave, as it will toughen the fish.