Serves: 12
Total Calories: 186

3 pounds frozen fish filets
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cooking oils
1 sliced onion
salt and pepper
3 chopped tomatoes (without skin or seeds)
2 chopped green bell peppers
3 tablespoons cilantro
1 clove garlic crushed

Clean and wash fish fillets.

Marinate with a little lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Heat heavy frying pan and add cooking oil. sliced onion, salt & pepper, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, cilantro, and garlic. Add the fish fillets.

Cover the pan and simmer. Do not overcook the fish.

When nearly ready to serve remove the fish and thick the sauce with a little cornstarch.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 12
Total Calories: 186
Calories from Fat: 80

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