FRESH HALIBUT BAKED WITH SMOKED SALMON
Andrea, Cordova, Alaska

Melt butter in skillet over medium flame;
when very hot but not smoking, brown steaks quickly,
2 minutes on each side; add lemon
juice and sherry; season with pepper to taste;
heat 1 minute only; remove from heat.
Place halibut in shallow glass dish; pour pan juices
over; garnish with nuts and smoked salmon.
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.

     1/8 lb. kippered (soft-smoked) salmon, cut in 1/4" strips
     2 tablespoons lemon juice
     4 tablespoons sherry
     2 lbs. halibut steak, 1" thick
     1cube (4 oz.) butter
     2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
     pepper