A dish that is rich and delicious: Salmon Steak in a Cheese Sauce. And when I say rich, I mean salmon in a succulent sauce that even finnicky kids will like. The recipe is simple enough, season salmon steaks with salt, pepper and oregano. Then bake for 15-20 minutes. While the fish is baking, make the cheese sauce. Then serve the fish with the sauce. That’s it. A piece of cake, as they use to say in the old days. So, go at it. Amaze everyone with this delight.

Ingredients:

4 fresh or frozen salmon steaks, about 1-inch thick
Salt to taste
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ cup butter
1 small onion, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons minced parsley

For sauce:
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
1 package (8-oz.) American cheese, diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Wash salmon steaks under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
  3.  Sprinkle salmon with salt, pepper and oregano. Place side by side in a greased shallow baking pan or skillet (we prefer cast-iron, but that’s relative).
  4. In a small bowl, combine butter, onion and parsley; and spread over salmon. Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes if fresh. Or bake 20-30 minutes if frozen.
  5.  Meanwhile, while fish is baking, melt butter in a saucepan, and stir in flour. Gradually add milk. and stir constantly over low heat until sauce bubbles and thickens.
  6.  Gradually stir in cheese until sauce is smooth.
  7.  Stir in Worcestershire sauce, and serve salmon topped with the cheese sauce.
    Yield: 4 servings.