Yellow Nile Perch

Directions

1. 1
   Season the fish with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet.
3. 3
   Add the fish fillets, sprinkle with thyme, and cook for about 4 minutes, then turn over to cook the other side.
4. 4
   Drop the saffron threads in a mug of hot water. Let stand for a few minutes so the water gets colored and flavored by the strands.
5. 5
   Pour this water over the fish fillets.
6. 6
   Cover the skillet with a lid or a sheet of aluminum foil, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve with white rice sprinkled with fresh, chopped, chives.