Haitian Fish Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds fresh white fish fillets (snapper, tilapia, or grouper)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sautéing)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup water or fish stock
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for mixing in the sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, for flavor without overwhelming heat)