In the Kitchen with Monica

Line Caught Alaskan Halibut with Fennel and Clementine Gremolata and Saffron Rice My mother in law has some friends who recently spent an extended time working and playing in Alaska.   One of the bonuses of their return was a package of Halibut caught, flash frozen and shipped back for us to enjoy.   In New Hampshire Halibut is hard to get and very expensive so we planned a special dinner for this treat.   The saffron for the rice was a thank you gift grown 5000 miles east of Alaska in Spain.   These tiny threads plucked from the crocus add a delicious scent and flavor to rice. Boxes of Cutie Pies (Clementines) have been on our kitchen counter all winter and although they are delicious plain I have been wondering about other ways to use these sweet clementines.   The gremolata is a small salad, a combination of fennel, clementines, parsley and lemon.   The fish is dipped in flour, salt and pepper and quickly sautéed in a hot pan.   Make sure when you slice the fennel you r