Cortez Halibut with a Creamy Cilantro Sauce and Mashed Potatoes - Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe

Ingredients

• 2 ea. (8oz) Cortez Halibut portions
• 2 cups fresh cilantro, cleaned and packed
• 2 ea. garlic clove
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ lemon; zest and juice
• 1 cup of water
• ½ jalapeno pepper (optional)
• 2 lbs. Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes; peeled and cut into 1.5”-2” size cubes for even cooking
• ½ cup of milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 ½ oz butter
• Salt and black pepper