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For the vinaigrette: Heat a medium skillet, and then add the mushrooms and saute in the olive oil, sprinkling with salt and black pepper, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the thyme, garlic and shallots and saute for 1 more minute.
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Reduce the heat and add the sherry vinegar and honey.
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Stir to combine.
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Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed, and reserve for plating.
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For the corn pudding: Puree the stock and corn in a high-speed blender.
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Strain the corn puree through a fine strainer, and then pour into a double boiler over moderate heat.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Stir often; the mixture will begin to thicken from the natural starch in the corn.
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Cook until desired consistency, and then stir in the butter and creme fraiche.
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Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed, and keep warm.
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For the grouper: Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper.
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Add the oil to the skillet, and then carefully add the grouper fillets; do not overcrowd the skillet.
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Sear the fish well, while adding the butter and fresh thyme.
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Cook until the grouper is well seared and just cooked through, 3 minutes per side.
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Remove from the skillet.
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To serve, plate 4 ounces of corn pudding into each of four 12-inch shallow bowls.
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Place a warm grouper fillet in the center, and garnish with the mushroom vinaigrette and petite greens.
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Serve and enjoy!