Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 lb. fish, cut in pieces
  • `1 c. flour
  • 1 c. margarine
  • 2 onions
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 2 or 3 sticks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. onion tops and parsley
  • 1 small can tomato sauce
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 2 qt. water

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, make a roux with flour and margarine; cut off fire and add onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic, stirring mixture until it stops sizzling.
  • Add tomato sauce and paste. Heat and stir over low heat for a few minutes.
  • Add 2 quarts of water; stir well and bring to boil.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
  • Lower heat; cover and let simmer at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking on bottom.