4 salmon steaks, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons soft butter
3 or 4 sprigs fresh tarragon, dill or thyme
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup apple cider
Mayonnaise or Hollandaise sauce
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a shallow casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid (or use foil to make a tight seal). Place salmon steaks in casserole dish and spread with butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place a sprig of herb on top each steak and cover with two slices of lemon. Heat the cider and pour into the bottom of the casserole dish; cover tightly. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes until the salmon flakes easily. Serve with pan juices and either the Mayonnaise or Hollandaise sauce.
Makes 4 Servings