1 tablespoon salt
4 peppercorns
2 stalks celery, cut into pieces
2 carrots, cut into pieces
2 slices lemons
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, sliced
1 quart (4 cups) water *
2 pounds dressed whole fish or fish fillets
1. In large skillet, combine all ingredients except fish. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
2. Add fish; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. If liquid does not cover fish, turn fish over after 10 minutes for even cooking. With slotted spoon, remove fish from liquid; place on serving platter.
TIP: *If desired, use 1/2 cup dry white wine for part of liquid.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe * Calories: 250 * Calories from Fat: 90 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 10 g 15% * Saturated Fat: 3 g 15% * Cholesterol: 125 mg 42% * Sodium: 100 mg 4% * Total Carbohydrate: 0 g 0% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 0 g * Protein: 41 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 4% * Calcium: 15% * Iron: 4% * Dietary Exchanges: 6 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat