This vintage recipe for Fish Steaks in Beer comes straight from The Pacifica House Hawaii Cook Book (1965), a charming mid‑century collection that captures the island’s relaxed culinary spirit. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that blends the hearty comfort of beer‑braised fish with the breezy tropical flair of Hawaiian home cooking. The combination of butter, lemon, and seasoned beer sauce creates a rich, golden glaze that feels both nostalgic and timeless—perfect for serving alongside rice or noodles while imagining the gentle rhythm of waves beyond your lanai.

Fish Steaks In Beer

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs. boneless fish steaks

• 2 cans beer

• 1 onion

• 1 lemon

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 tbs. butter

• 2 tbs. flour

• ½ tsp. paprika

• ½ tsp. seasoned salt

• ⅛ tsp. pepper