South American Style Red Snapper - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs red snapper (whole or fillets)
1 tablespoon salt
2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
fresh oregano, chopped for garnish (handful)
fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (handful)

Preparation

If using whole snapper (cleaned) cut about 4 slits through skin on each side.
Season, inside and out with salt and lemon juice; cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet (large enough to fit the fish) over medium heat and saute onion, pepper, and garlic until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add chicken broth to skillet and stir.
Remove fish from refrigerator and rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
Nestle the fish in the skillet and cover.
Let cook 15 minutes, then carefully turn and cook an additional 10 - 15 minutes.
Transfer to serving platter, spoon veggies on top, pour sauce all around, and sprinkle with oregano and cilantro; enjoy!