Pacific Halibut with Herb-Infused Potato Fondant

Ingredients

Pacific halibut fillets

4 fillets

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Butter

2 tablespoons

Potatoes

4 medium-sized, peeled

Chicken stock

1 cup

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Fresh thyme

1 tablespoon, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the halibut fillets generously with salt and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and set aside to marinate briefly.
3. Using a round cookie cutter, cut the peeled potatoes into cylindrical shapes. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add the potato cylinders to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides (about 10 minutes).
5. Pour in the chicken stock, then add the minced garlic and chopped thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and infused with flavor.
7. Meanwhile, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halibut fillets and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork.
8. Once cooked, plate the halibut and serve alongside the fragrant potato fondant, spooning some of the garlic-thyme stock over the dish for added flavor.