Sunday, May 27, 2007

***Citrus Baked Halibut***

(Better Homes and Gardens)

1 pound fresh or frozen halibut steaks, ¾ inch thick
1 Tablespoon butter
⅓ cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peal
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup orange juice
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 4 serving-size pieces, if necessary. Arrange in a 2-quart square baking dish.

In a small saucepan melt margarine; add onion and garlic. Cook till tender; remove from heat. Stir in parsley, orange peel, salt and pepper; spoon over fish. Sprinkle orange and lemon juices over fish. Bake covered, in a 400˚ oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Spoon pan juices over fish. Makes 4 servings.