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Finnan haddie

Finnan haddie, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including wash the fish thoroughly, leave in cold water for three-quarters of an hour, then la.

DinnerPescatarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook15 min
Est. serves4
Total25 min
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  • Wash the fish thoroughly, leave in cold water for three-quarters of an hour, then lay in scalding water for five minutes.
  • Wipe very dry, rub butter and lemon juice well into the fiber of the fish and broil over a clear fire for fifteen minutes.
  • Serve with a hot butter sauce, or with sauce tartare.

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    Wash the fish thoroughly, leave in cold water for three-quarters of an hour, then lay in scalding water for five minutes. Wipe very dry, rub butter and lemon juice well into the fiber of the fish and broil over a clear fire for fifteen minutes. Serve with a hot butter sauce, or with sauce tartare.

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