Baked Halibut

This terrific recipe for Baked Halibut was submitted by Beverly Jones of Thousand Oaks, California.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (4-pound) halibut steak
Salt to taste
1/4 cup butter
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups (1 pint) sour cream
1/2 cup sherry wine

Cooking Directions:

1. Place halibut in buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with salt.
2. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile prepare sauce. In sauté pan, melt butter, add mushrooms, simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Add sour cream and simmer 15 minutes more. Do not boil.
4. Pour sauce over fish, add wine. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 45 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.