Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      1 pound       firm white fish -- scaled, cleaned and
                        -- cut in halves *or*
   4      10 oz         fish steaks -- about
                        -- 1 thick
   5      cups          water
   1                    lime -- juice of
   2      teaspoons     salt
     2/3  cup           minced scallions
   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1                    chili pepper -- (any hot, pepper, up
                        -- to ...
   2                    chili peppers
   2      tablespoons   minced fresh parsley
   4                    allspice berries
   1      teaspoon      minced fresh thyme -- or...
     1/2  teaspoon      dry thyme

Preparation:

Place fish in a glass of china dish. In another bowl, combine 2 cups of water, the lime juice, 1 1/2 t salt, and 1 T scallions. Pour the marinade over the fish, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain the fish and discard the marinade. Place the remaining scallions, garlic, chili peppers, and parsley into a heavy pot (preferable cast iron). With a wooden spoon, mash the mixture to extract the juices. Add the remaining 3 cups of water, allspice berries, and thyme. Cover the pot and place on high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 t salt and the fish to the broth. Cover and bring to boil again. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. With a slotted spoon, transfer the fish onto heated dinner plates. Boil the liquid on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes and spoon over the fish. Garnish with lime quarters.