Fresh Halibut Baked With Smoked Salmon

Fresh Halibut Baked With Smoked Salmon

Course :	Salmon
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

1/8	pound	kippered salmon -- (soft-smoked) cut in 1/4 inch strips
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
4	tablespoons	sherry
2	pounds	halibut steak -- 1 inch thick
4	ounces	butter
2	tablespoons	coarsely chopped walnuts -- (optional)
1	teaspoon	pepper

Preparation:

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 350F for 10 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.