Baked Swordfish Steak

The Complete Book of American Fish and Shellfish Cookery, 1984

30 minutes — 4 Servings

Ingredients

2	pound	swordfish, 1 inch thick
		salt and pepper
1⁄4	cup	dry sherry
1	dash	cayenne pepper
1 1⁄2	cup	sour cream
1	teaspoon	paprika
1	cup	sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
		parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat the oven to 425°F. Wipe steaks; sprinkle with salt and pepper and arrange them in a buttered baking dish. Mix sherry, cayenne, sour cream, and paprika, then spoon it onto the steaks. Scatter grated cheese on top and bake for 10 minutes or until done. Serve steaks smothered in sauce, garnished with snips of parsley.