Broiled Planked Shad With Butter

Ingredients

• 1 shad, split for broiling
• 1 tablespoon drippings (or hardwood plank)
• butter
• salt
• pepper
• lemon quarters

Method

1. 1 Split the shad as for broiling and place it skin-side down on a seasoned hardwood board.
2. 2 Fasten the fish to the board with tacks and heat the board before placing the shad on it.
3. 3 Roast the shad before the fire, rubbing it occasionally with butter until done.
4. 4 Alternatively, heat drippings in a baking pan, place the shad skin-side up under coals.
5. 5 Cook until the skin is puffed and blistered, then turn onto a hot dish.
6. 6 Dredge with salt and pepper, cover with butter, and serve with lemon quarters.