Baked Fish with Mushrooms and Cream

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Preheat broiler.

• Step 2

  Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Step 3

  Add mushrooms; sauté until golden, about 7 minutes.

• Step 4

  Add Cognac; simmer until liquid reduces to glaze.

• Step 5

  Reduce heat to medium.

• Step 6

  Add tomatoes, cream and thyme; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.

• Step 7

  Season with salt and pepper.

• Step 8

  Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Step 9

  Season fish with salt and pepper.

• Step 10

  Add fish to skillet; sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

• Step 11

  Transfer fish to broiler-proof baking dish.

• Step 12

  Spoon sauce over.

• Step 13

  Sprinkle cheese over.

• Step 14

  Broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.