
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Roll the butter in flour before adding to the fish. Be sure to strain the gravy before adding the final seasonings.
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Clean and stuff the fish
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Put it in a baking pan and add a liberal quantity of butter, previously rolled in flour, to the fish
Put in the pan half a pint of claret, and bake for an hour and a quarter
Remove the fish and strain the gravy
Add to the latter a gill more of claret, a teaspoonful of brown flour and a pinch of cayenne, and serve with the fish
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Rolling butter in flour before adding creates a beurre manié that thickens the sauce while preventing the butter from separating during the long baking time. The wine's acidity helps denature fish proteins gently, keeping the flesh tender, while its alcohol evaporates during cooking to concentrate flavors. Straining the gravy removes any coagulated proteins and flour lumps, ensuring a smooth, restaurant-quality sauce.
The fish can be cleaned, stuffed, and refrigerated up to 4 hours before baking; bring to room temperature before cooking. The sauce can be strained and held warm in a small saucepan over low heat for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Store leftover fish and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat fish gently in a 275°F oven covered with foil for 10-12 minutes. Reheat sauce in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking occasionally. Note that reheated fish will be more delicate in texture than freshly baked.
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The fish can be cleaned, stuffed, and refrigerated up to 4 hours before baking; bring to room temperature before cooking. The sauce can be strained and held warm in a small saucepan over low heat for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Store leftover fish and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat fish gently in a 275°F oven covered with foil for 10-12 minutes. Reheat sauce in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking occasionally. Note that reheated fish will be more delicate in texture than freshly baked.