Because halibut is so incredibly clean-tasting, moist and versatile, I don’t really like to screw around with overpowering marinades or sauces. A little of this, a pinch of that and the fish is perfect when cooked properly. Since the fish are so simple to fillet, I cannot see why anyone would ever hack them into steaks, although enough people certainly do. When given the choice, my preference is for a fish without bones rather than one with bones. Some types of fish are a bit more forgiving when cooking if the bones are left intact. This allows the cook to keep flipping them over…a nervous habit. Season your fish with a little salt and pepper and place it on the grill or in a pan or oven. Flip it once and don’t play with it until it is done. 4 servings

• 4 6 to 8 ounce halibut fillets
• 2 cups red potato, skin-on; grated
• *** salt and pepper
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 green onions, minced
• 1 lemon, juice only
• 3 tablespoons chilled butter

Season potatoes and fish with salt and pepper. Add some salt and pepper and the egg to the shredded potatoes and blend well.. Press a 1/2-inch layer of potatoes onto the top of each fillet. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the fillets, potato side down, into the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until medium-brown. Carefully flip fillets over and add remaining ingredients except butter to pan. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until fish is just cooked. Transfer fish to plates and increase heat in pan to high. Reduce liquid in pan by one-third, remove pan from heat and whisk in chilled butter until melted. To serve, drizzle sauce over fish.

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