Sturgeon, Baked
INGREDIENTS for dish for 6 persons.-1 small sturgeon, salt and pepper to taste, 1 small bunch of herbs, the juice of lemon, lb. of butter, 1 pint of white wine. AVERAGE COST, 1s. to 1s. 6d. per lb.
Cleanse the fish thoroughly, skin it, and split it along the belly without separating it; have ready a large baking-dish, in which lay the fish, sprinkle over the seasoning and herbs, very finely minced, and moisten it with the lemon-juice and wine.
Place the butter in small pieces over the whole of the fish, put it in the oven, and baste frequently; brown it nicely, and serve with its own gravy.
TIME. Nearly 1 hour.
SEASONABLE from August to March. -