Seared White Fish With Olive Relish & Lemon Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
• salt & pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup large pitted green olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted roasted almonds, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 pieces white fish fillets, skinless (such as cod, striped bass or halibut)

Recipe

• 1 place the potatoes in a large pot. add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil. add 1 tsp salt, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. reserve 1/2 c of the cooking liquid, drain the potatoes, and return them to the pot. mash with the lemon zest, 2 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and 2 tbsp of the reserved cooking liquid (add more, if necessary).
• 2 in a medium bowl, combine the parsley, olives, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper (if using ) and 2 tbsp oil; set aside.
• 3 heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. season the fish with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 3-4 minutes per side. serve with the mashed potatoes and relish.