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Saffron Fish Stew with Fennel and Leeks

Introduction

Otherwise known as bouillabaisse, the classic Provençal fish stew. For a definitive description of the dish, see John Lanchester’s A Debt to Pleasure. This version uses many of his suggested ingredients, but in an easy, quick oven version, perfect for a relaxed weekend lunch. Serve with lots of crusty bread to mop up the soup.

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Ingredients

cherry tomatoes on the vine, halved
fennel, halved and very finely sliced
garlic, crushed
small leek, halved and finely sliced
orange zest
bay leaf
saffron threads
good fish stock
olive oil
mixed fish fillets (think salmon, smoked haddock, cod, large raw prawns or monkfish if you are feeling fancy; fish can be ready-cubed as fish pie mix)
sea salt flakes, to taste
lemon, juice only
frondy fennel tops or a few sprigs of fresh dill, to serve (optional)
crusty bread and butter, to serve

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