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MULLET, RED (en Papillotes)

Take two table-spoonfuls of capers, dry them in a cloth, and chop them very fine along with a small onion. Mix with this a salt-spoonful each of white pepper and cayenne, and twice as much salt. Butter six circular sheets of white paper, except round the edges; distribute the seasoning equally over six mullets, lay one on each paper and fold over, making the edges meet. This makes a semi-circle. Then begin to fold the edges of the paper over and over, until it reaches the fish. Brush the papers over outside, especially the folds, with oil or butter, then broil or grill carefully. Serve with caper sauce to which a little Madeira has been added.