The Epicurean
A Treatise on the Culinary Art — Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s — 1894
No. 819

Shrimps in Side Dishes

Crevettes en Raviers ou en Bateaux

Throw some fine shrimps into boiling and unsalted water remove at the first boil and place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt; leave them an hour or two to become marinated with the salt, drain, then dress them in a pyramid or crown-shaped on side dishes, garnishing with sprigs of parsley and throw over very small pieces of clear ice.