JEANETTE'S SERBIAN FISH

JEANETTE'S SERBIAN FISH image

Categories Fish Fry

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds frozen cod, partially thawed, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces, while still firm
1 cup vegetable oil, plus oil to saute fish
3 pounds onions, peeled and sliced
2 large green bell peppers, sliced
1 14.5 oz can tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ribs celery, sliced
3 cups water
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 14 ounce bottles ketchup

Steps:

Lightly salt each piece of fish, then dust with flour. Put vegetable oil in large skillet and heat. In batches, add pieces of fish to pan and brown, turning frequently, until fish is almost done. Be sure to turn fish pieces gently so they do not break apart. With slotted spoon. remove to platter. In large saucepan, combine onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, celery, water, pepper and brown sugar. Cook over low heat abot 20 minutes, stirring frequently, or until vegetables are tender. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add 1 cup oil and ketchup to saucepan; stir well. Pour half the sauce into 12-by-15-inch pan. Place fish over sauce. Add remaining sauce. Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Makes 10 to 12 servings.