The Epicurean
A Treatise on the Culinary Art — Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s — 1894
No. 1127

Butter-Fish, Marinated and Fried

Butter-fish Marines et Frits

Make an incision an eighth of an inch in depth on both sides of the fillets, lay them on a dish and let marinate in salt, pepper, lemon juice and oil. Two hours later, drain them off, roll in flour and fry firm to a fine golden color.