This section is from the book "The Modern Housewife Or Menagere", by Alexis Soyer. Also available from Amazon: The Modern Housewife Or Menagere.
Cook three good slices of salmon as directed in the last, or a large salmon peal trussed in the form of the letter S, dress it upon a dish without a napkin, having previously drained off all the water; have ready one quart of matelote sauce, under or over.
To broil salmon, dip each piece in flour, put it on a grid- iron, fifteen minutes will give it a nice pale color; it should be served with Dutch or caper sauce.
 
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