Broiled Fish With Maître D'Hôtel Sauce

Ingredients

• fish (shad, bluefish, or mackerel)
• oil or butter
• flour (optional)
• salt pork (for greasing broiler)
• butter
• salt
• pepper
• maître d'hôtel sauce (optional)
• watercress (for garnish)
• lemon (for garnish)

Method

1. 1 Split the fish down the back, wash, and dry thoroughly.
2. 2 Rub the fish with oil or butter, or flour the skin to prevent sticking.
3. 3 Heat the broiler until hot and grease it with a piece of salt pork.
4. 4 Place fish on the broiler. Cook over clear, hot fire, turning frequently.
5. 5 If needed, move broiler to a pan in the oven to finish cooking without burning.
6. 6 Transfer to a hot dish, spread with butter, salt, and pepper, or maître d'hôtel sauce.