Pan Seared Halibut with Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 sprigs thyme leaves fresh
• 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 
• 24 ounce pacific halibut filets 
• 1.5 cups heirloom tomatoes halved
• 1  juice of lemon juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons freshly parsley leaves chopped
• 1 tablespoon cracked pepper black
• 1 tablespoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the grapeseed oil. Season the fish with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Sear the fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
2. Add the thyme and juice of 1/2 a lemon and baste the fish with the sauce.
3. Remove the halibut from the pan to a serving platter.
4. Add the olive oil to the pan and stir in the tomatoes, the garlic and the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the parsley. Stir to combine and serve on top of the fish.