2    Fresh Bartlett pears
4    Salmon steaks (2 lb)
1 c  Dry white wine
Flour
Salt & pepper
Paprika
1/4 c  Butter
Minced fresh parsley (for
Garnish)
Lemon (for garnish)

Cut pears lengthwise into halves; remove cores with melon baller or
1/2 tsp. measuring spoon. Set aside. Marinate salmon in wine for 15
minutes; turning & marinate 15 minutes longer. Dry steaks, reserving
marinade, & shake with flour; coat both sides with salt & pepper;
sprinkle with paprika. Heat butter in skillet; add steaks & brown
quickly on both sides. Add reserved wine marinade. Arrange pears
around salmon in skillet; simmer, covered, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with parsley & garnish with lemon.