Fish Saute In Coconut Milk (Pescado Guisado C

1 lb Whole sea bass,

1 x Red snapper, mackerel or sim

1 c Rich Coconut Milk (see below

1/2 ts Salt, or to taste

1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 c Sweet green pepper, sliced t

1/4 c Tomato, sliced

1/4 c Celery, chopped

Score the whole fish 3 times diagonally on each side. Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a skillet over moderate heat. Add the fish and baste for 3 minutes. Then add the salt, black pepper, sweet green pepper, tomato and celery. Continue to baste for 5 minutes. Simmer the fish in an uncovered skillet over low heat, turning the fish over once, for 10 minutes. Serve warm. Source: False Tongues and Sunday Bread by Copeland Marks -----