Halibut with Garlic Mash and Tomato Relish

Serves 2

Buy 2- 5 oz Halibut Filets

Season both sides of halibut with salt and pepper

Heat skillet and add 1tbsp vegetable oil

Sear both sides of the filet, about 3 minutes on each side

Tomato Relish

1 lg roma tomato diced

1 tbsp of capers

1 tsp of sliced shallot

1 clove of minced garlic

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Pinch of salt and pepper

(Can be made ahead of time, let relish marinate while preparing the rest of the meal)

Garlic Mash

2 large red potatoes or 4 small

Peel skins if desired

Dice in large cubes

Add to a pan, cover with water, and bring to a boil

Cook until fork tender

While potatoes are cooking:

Place 2-3 large garlic cloves in an aluminum foil pouch drizzled with olive oil and roast in oven on 500 degree for 25- 30 minutes

Once roasted the garlic will pop right out of the skin

Add salt to the garlic cloves and mash with butcher knife until garlic turns into a paste

Drain potatoes and mash, add roasted garlic paste, 1/4 cup of sour cream, 1tbsp of butter, salt and pepper to taste.

Finish by topping fish and potatoes with tomato relish.