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Halibut, Egyptienne

Procure a three-pound piece fresh halibut, cut in three equal slices, place them in a saucepan with a pint of water, two tablespoons vinegar, one sliced onion, two branches parsley, the juice of half a sound lemon and one teaspoon salt, then let gently boil for twenty minutes. Lift the fish up with a skimmer, place in baking dish, remove the spinal bones. Lightly egg the surface of the fish. Sprinkle a little bit of butter on top, then set in the oven for ten minutes. Remove, decorate with a little parsley greens and serve.