Step 1:Pat shark slices dry. Salt lightly. Arrange crushed pepper on plate or sheet of waxed paper; dredge each slice of fish in pepper, shaking off excess to leave light coating.

Step 2:Heat clarified butter in heavy, large skillet until hot. Working in batches if necessary, saute fish slices until crusty and lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to warm serving plates, and keep warm.

Step 3:Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon butter from skillet. Add shallot and toss briefly; carefully add 1/3 cup Cognac. Add cream, stock and any juices from fish. Boil until reduced to consistency that will lightly coat the back of a spoon. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and a few drops of Cognac. Strain over fish and serve.

Step 1:Place fish fillets in plastic bag. Add lemon juice, parsley, basil, garlic, chili sauce and soy sauce. Close top of bag and refrigerate for at least one hour, but not longer than 8 hours. Remove fish from bag and save marinade.

Step 2:Place fish onrack of pre-heated broiler about 3 inches from heat and broil for 3-5 minutes. Turn fillets over, brush top with marinade and broil an additional 5-8 minutes until fish flakes or is done to taste.

Step 3:Boil rest of marinade until it’s reduced by half and pour over fillets when serving.