Serves 6 people.
6 tbsp oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded & chopped
3 lbs halibut fillets, cut into serving-size pieces
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley
2 small bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
Salt & pepper to taste
Heat 2 tbsp oil in small skillet; add onion, green pepper and garlic. Sauté over moderate heat until tender. Stir in mushrooms and tomato; set aside.
Heat remaining 4 tbsp oil in large skillet. Add fish. Fry over medium-high heat 4 minutes, turning over once. Remove from heat. Spread vegetable mixture on fish. Add lemon juice, parsley, bay leaves and thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover; cook over low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove and discard bay leaves. Voila!
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