Pacific Halibut with Potato Fondant

Ingredients

• Fresh thyme (2 sprigs)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Chicken stock (1 cup)
• Butter (1/2 cup)
• Potatoes (4 large)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Pacific halibut fillets (4 (6 ounce) fillets)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Season the halibut fillets with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Set aside.
3. Peel the potatoes and cut into cylinders using a round cookie cutter. Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook until golden brown on all sides.
4. Add the chicken stock, minced garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. While the potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halibut fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve the halibut fillets with the potato fondant on the side.