Dinner in Dominica...

Dominica is a small, independently governed island in the southern Caribbean. This small island is lush, mountainous, and self sustaining. The people of Dominica lead a healthy life: walking and eating organically grown vegetables, fruit, and fresh fish.

Fae and her husband operate a small eco resort on the side of the mountain. The recipe she has shared is for use with fish or shellfish. www.exotica-cottages.com

fae's fish creole

All ingredients are a suggestion, make to taste!

3 T vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium bell pepper, chopped 1 tomato, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 c fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 scallion, chopped 1-14 oz can tomato sauce 14 oz water 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp ground cumin dash of red pepper sauce *Marinate fish in lemon juice, fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) and a little oil. (four or six ounces of fish per person) *Firm fish needs to be dusted in flour and precooked in a small amount of oil. If you are using salmon, cod, or another type of soft fish, add directly to the sauce. 1. Heat skillet, add oil, chopped seasonings and tomato. Stir briskly. 2. Add tomato sauce, water and worcestershire sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes. 3. Add cumin and stir, continue to simmer for 2 minutes. Serve with rice and greens, tomatoes, avocado, and a simple vinaigrette.