Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 (12-ounce) bottle pale beer
1 cup fish stock
1/2 cup diced peeled carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) halibut steaks
1/2 cup minced peeled red onion
6 tablespoons unsalted butter

In a wide, low saucepan large enough to hold halibut in one layer, combine beer, fish stock, carrot, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat and add halibut. Cover, reduce heat to low, and let simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve warm.