Salmon Scalloped
From Mrs. Beeton's household management (1907).
A historical recipe
Mrs. Beeton's household management, by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton (1907).
United Kingdom
Known as a British recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards. Printed in United Kingdom: that says where the book was made, not where the dish comes from.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Sauce
High in vitamin E · 4.2 mg per 100 g, 35% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in vitamin K · 91 µg per 100 g, 122% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet
High in unsaturated fat · 42 g per 100 g, 83% of its fatty acids unsaturated
- Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
- Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..
Source of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) · 3.4 g per 100 g, at least 0.3 g per 100 g and per 100 kcal
- ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of ALA.
The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Sauce, horseradish”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
Method
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- Ingredients.— i tin of salmon, breadcrumbs, white sauce (see Sauces, No.
- 221 ), butter, salt and pepper, grated cheese.
- Method.
- — Divide the salmon into rather large flakes.
- Butter as many scallop shells as are required rather thickly with butter, and sprinkle them lightly with breadcrumbs.
- Nearly fill them with salmon, add 1 or 2 tablespoonfuls of sauce, and cover the surface with breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle lightly with cheese, season with salt and pepper, then add 2 or 3 small pieces of butter.
- Bake in a moderate oven until nicely browned, and serve.
- Time.
- — 20 minutes.
- Average Cost, is.
- to is.
- 3d., when the whole tin is used.
- Allow i to each person.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Grater