Broiled Mackerel with Black Butter

Pour the richly browned butter over broiled mackerel and serve very hot.

Take some mackerel, open and remove the bones, spread a little butter and sprinkle some pepper and salt over them. Place the fish on a gridiron and broil over a clear fire. Put a pat of butter in a saucepan and stir it over the fire until it is richly browned, then squeeze in some lemon juice. Place the fish on a hot dish, arrange some sprigs of parsley around, pour over the butter and serve while it is very hot.