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Rinse the halibut steaks in cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
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In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil.
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Add in the onion and cook over moderately-high heat till the onions are soft and very lightly browned, about 5 min.
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Add in the cranberries, pear, sugar and water and stir to mix.
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Heat the berries over moderate heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till soft, about 15 min; don't boil or possibly the berries will cook to a puree.
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Stir in the cloves, salt and pepper and taste the compote for seasoning, adding more sugar if the cranberries are especially tart.
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Preheat the broiler, set the oven rack about 4 inches from the heat and lightly oil the broiler pan rack.
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Season each side of the halibut steaks with salt and pepper and set the steaks on the broiler rack.
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Broil the halibut for 3 to 4 min, turn the steaks and broil on the other side till the fish is just opaque through, 4 to 5 min longer.
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Meanwhile, reheat the compote and stir in the walnut pcs.
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Transfer the halibut steaks to individual dinner plates, spoon the cranberry compote partly over and alongside the halibut and serve immediately.
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Garnish with pear wedges or possibly minced walnuts if desired.
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This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Comments: During the summer months when fresh berries and fresh halibut are available, try using blackberries or possibly blueberries in place of the cranberries, adding sugar only if necessary.
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Boiled or possibly steamed red new potatoes are an ideal accompaniment.
