This is one of my all-time favorites, as fast and easy as it is delicious. The saffron broth alone makes this dish a winner, even if you don’t have any carrot or fennel.
Halibut or Cod with saffron white beans
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Cod, Halibut, or other mild white fish
- 1 can white beans, such as cannelini or great northern
- 1 onion, diced (or 2 shallots)
- 1 pinch saffron
- 2 cups broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 small bulb fennel, diced (optional)
- 2 cups spinach, chopped (optional)
- salt
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, saute onions in olive oil until soft.
- Add carrots and fennel, and saute 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, then add broth, lemon juice, drained beans, thyme, saffron and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Cut the fish into portion size pieces, and nestle into the pan, ensuring they touch bottom and are well surrounded by liquid. Cover and simmer 7 minutes.
- Salt to taste. Serve with crusty bread and a crisp white wine.