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Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp. saffron threads ;
• 2 Tbs. hot water
• 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil ;
• 1/4 cup chopped shallot ;
• 1/2 jalapeño chili, chopped ;
• 1 cup bottled clam juice ;
• 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc ;
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs, or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme ;
• 1 bay leaf ;
• 1 orange zest strip, 3 inches long by 1 inch wide ;
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds ;
• 1 cup water
• 1 fennel bulb ;
• 1 red bell pepper ; ;
• 1 red onion, chopped ;
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or more, to taste ; ;
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste ;
• 1 firm white fish fillet such as halibut or cod, about 1 lb., cut into 4 equal portions ;
• 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream ;
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint

Description

While The Use Of Saffron Elevates Any Dish To Specialty Status, This Elegant Stew Is Simple To Prepare. Fennel Seeds Fortify The Anise Flavor, Creating A Taste More Like That Imparted By The Wild Fennel Often Used In Mediterranean Cooking.

Williams-Sonoma