Recipe for Black Pepper Crusted Halibut with Brie Mashed Potatoes 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
4 x halibut fillet pieces - (6 to 8 oz ea)
2 tbl canola oil
1 cup dry white wine
----------------- CRUST ----------------
1 cup Japanese-style (panko) dry breadcrumbs
1 tbl fresh thyme leaves
1 tbl minced garlic
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
----------------- POTATOES ----------------
4 lrg Yukon gold potatoes (abt 2 1/2 lbs) peeled, and
cut into 3/4" dice
6 oz brie with rind cut in 1/2" cubes
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
----------------- VINAIGERTTE ----------------
2 cup loosely-packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup fish stock or clam nectar
1/4 cup almonds sliced and toasted
1 x jalapeno chile roasted, peeled,
and seeded
1 tbl minced garlic
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Instructions: Place the diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and transfer to a mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes with a stiff whisk or potato masher, adding the brie. Season to taste with salt and pepper and beat until smooth. Cover and hold in a warm place until ready to serve.

In a blender or food processor, puree together the mint leaves, fish stock, almonds, jalapeno and garlic. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper. (The sauce should have the consistency of heavy cream; adjust the consistency with water if necessary.) This may be made ahead and refrigerated until just before serving.

Combine the breadcrumbs, thyme, garlic, black pepper and lemon zest in a small bowl; season lightly with salt. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the canola oil. Season the halibut pieces with salt and pepper. When the oil just begins to smoke, add the halibut pieces and sear to a golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Transfer the halibut to a pie tin or baking dish, seared-side up. Drizzle with the white wine and sprinkle liberally with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture. Bake in the oven unitl the crust is browned and the fish reaches the desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes.

Drizzle some of the mint sauce on individual plates and top with the halibut. Spoon the brie mashed potatoes alongside, and garnish with fresh mint and lime.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: Japanese style (or panko) breadcrumbs have a coarser texture and more crunch than regular breadcrumbs; they are available in Asian markets or the specialty section of some grocery stores. Fine breadcrumbs make a heavier crust; or make fresh breadcrumbs in a processor (lightly toast first).

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