Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           tomato -- chopped
     1/4  cup           onion -- chopped
   3      clove         garlic -- chopped
   3                    bay leaves
   1      teaspoon      thyme
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- or to taste
   2      tablespoons   corn oil
     1/4  cup           water
   2      pounds        whole fish or fillets
                        scrod -- sea bass, flounder

Preparation:

Fry the tomato, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, oregano and salt in the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat for 3 minutes. Add the water and simmer for 2 minutes more. Add the whole fish or fillets, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes, turning the fish over once. If too much liquid has accumulated, remove the cover and simmer for a minute or two more to thicken the sauce. Serve warm.