Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
Created by Escoffier in tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), the British hero of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Original Receipt in the 'Guide to the Art of Modern Cookery ' by Auguste Escoffier (See: Escoffier);889 - FILETS DE SOLES NELSON
Fold the fillets, and poach them in fish fumet.
Arrange them in a circle on a dish; coat them with whitewine sauce, and glaze quickly.
Garnish the centre of the dish with a pyramid of potato balls cooked in butter and of a light-brown colour. Surround the fillets with poached milt.