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Thornback, Fried

Clean and skin the fish, cut into slices about an inch thick the part which is usually eaten, and dry them with a soft cloth. Dredge them with flour, and let them lie for half an hour or more. Fry them in hot fat until they are brightly browned, and when they are done upon one side turn them upon the other. Drain them on blotting-paper to clear them from fat, and serve on a hot dish. Garnish with parsley. If preferred, the slices may be dipped in egg and bread-crumbs instead of being floured before they are fried. Time to fry, ten to twelve minutes. Probable cost, variable, but generally inexpensive.