Ryba po Grecku (Greek-style fish)

Makes: 4 servings

1 pound white fish fillets

Lemon, as needed

Salt and black pepper, as needed

1⁄ 2 cup all-purpose flour

4 use tablespoons cooking oil, divided

2 large carrots, coarsely chopped

1 rib celery, coarsely chopped

1 parsnip, coarsely chopped

1 large leek, rinsed and chopped

1 onion, sliced

1 bay leaf

4 tablespoons tomato paste (or more to taste)

Chopped parsley

Olives for garnish (optional)

1. Rinse fish fillets and season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

2. Dredge in flour and saute in 2 tablespoons cooking oil until fish is cooked through.

3. Remove from pan. Set aside.

4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and cook carrots, celery, parsnip, leek and onion with bay leaf and tomato paste, stirring frequently. Simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, and liquid has evaporated.

5. Remove the bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Place fish on a serving platter. Cover completely with tomato-vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and add optional olives.

7. Serve hot or cold.