1 lb. fish such as perch, cod or flounder
1 clove garlic, mashed
3 sm. tomatoes, diced
1 cup diced, peeled cucumber
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 cup 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
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.