Alaska Halibut or Cod Stew with Fennel and Orange

1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, peeled and sliced
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced crosswise
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, unsalted
1 to 2 teaspoons salt, if desired
1 teaspoon garam  masala
4 Alaska Halibut or Cod fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen
2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 small French baguette, sliced, if desired

Lightly coat the bottom of the Dutch oven or stockpot with olive oil.  Turn heat to medium-high.  Add and sauté the onion, fennel and garlic until onion softens, about 5 minutes.  Stir in diced tomatoes, salt and garam masala.  Cook, covered, an additional 5 minutes over medium heat.  

Rinse any ice glaze from frozen fish under cold water; place fillets in stockpot, submerging them in the sauce; top with orange segments.  Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes for frozen seafood or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish.  Turn off the heat and let seafood rest in liquid for 5 minutes.  Sprinkle on dill.  Serve stew with baguette slices, if desired.

Recipe by Ryan and Sara Hall
Recommended side dish: Israeli Couscous with Squash and Chard