Halibut Steaks with Mushroom Stuffing and Dilled Cucumber Sauce

4 halibut steaks, 1/2 lb each
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 T butter
1/2 cup sliced or chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 T heavy cream
1/4 t thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup melted butter

Dilled Cucumber Sauce
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 small cucumber, seeded and grated
1 T chopped green onion or chopped chives
1/2 t dried dill
1/2 t salt
1/4 t ground black pepper

Saute onion in butter until transparent. Add mushrooms, bread crumbs, parsley, cream and seasonings and mix well. In a well-oiled baking dish, place one stead, cover with stuffing and top with second steak, securing with toothpicks. Brush top with melted butter and season with additional ground pepper. Bake at 425*F, allowing 9 to 10 minutes per inch at the thickest part of both fillets, basting often with pan juices or with melted butter. Test for doneness with a fork; serve with Dilled Cucumber Sauce.

Serves 4-6.

Dilled Cucumber Sauce
Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.