Name: Black Cod with Fennel Chowder and Smoked Oyster Panzanella
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup 1/4-inch cubes fresh fennel bulb; 3/4 cup 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potato; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only); 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 2 small bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup minced smoked canned oysters; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 4 black cod fillets with skin; Coarse kosher salt; 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs),* toasted

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Black Cod with Fennel Chowder and Smoked Oyster PanzanellaElinor Carucci

The rich chowder serves as a sauce in this dish. At the restaurant, they use house-smoked king clams and panko in the panzanella, which is a modern take on the classic Italian bread salad. If you like, puree equal parts parsley, fennel fronds, and olive oil, then spoon the vibrant green sauce around the fish.

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