Mullet—Fried a la Meuniere

Preparation info
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    By Isabella Beeton

    Published 1861

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    Ingredients

    • 4 mullet
    • seasoned flour
    • butter
    • lemon juice
    • parsley

    Method

    Prepare the fish, then coat with seasoned flour. Fry them gently in the melted butter, turning until cooked on either side, about 12–15 min. Arrange on a hot flat dish, sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped parsley. Add a large nut of fresh butter to the pan, heat until nut brown in colour, then pour over the fish and serve.