Bistec de pescado

Instructions

1. Season the fillets with salt, pepper and some of the lime juice, then let them rest for 10 minutes.
2. Finely slice the onions and the bell pepper, crush the garlic, and grate the tomatoes or chop them very finely.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes, until soft.
4. Add the garlic, tomato paste and tomatoes, then cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is thick.
5. Add the water, sugar, oregano and bay leaf, and adjust the seasoning.
6. Place the fillets in the sauce, drizzle with lime juice, cover and simmer over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
7. Sprinkle with cilantro if you like and serve right away with white rice.