Boiled Halibut
Purchase a thick slice cut through the body, or the tail piece, which is considered the richest. Wrap it in a floured cloth and lay it in warm water with salt in it. A piece weighing six pounds should be cooked in half an hour after the water begins to boil. Melted butter or butter substitute and parsley are eaten with it.
If any is left, lay it in a deep dish and sprinkle on it a little salt, throw over it twelve cloves in some vinegar, and it will, when cold, have much the flavor of lobster.