Fish Ragout
Ingredients
1 lb. fish such as perch, cod or
flounder
1 clove garlic, mashed
3 sm. tomatoes, diced
1 C. diced, peeled cucumber
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 C. water
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
1 green or red pepper, diced
Fresh lemon juice to taste
Cooking Instructions
Cut fish into cubes; set aside. In large, heavy pan, saute onion and garlic in the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, basil and oregano. Saute 2 minutes more. Add water and heat to simmering. Add fish. Heat to simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is just tender. Cooking time depends on the type of fish and whether it is fresh or frozen. Add salt. Just before serving add lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately.
When He rained meat upon them like the dust, Even winged fowl like the sand of the seas, (Psalms 78:27)
