Court-Bouillon à la Creole

Ingredients

 * 1 lb fish
 * lemon juice (or lime juice)
 * flour
 * 2 tbsp butter
 * 2 tbsp oil
 * 2 whole cloves
 * 2 chopped onions
 * 1 garlic clove, crushed
 * 1 sliced carrot (optional)
 * juice of 1 lime
 * hot pepper, to taste
 * pepper
 * bay leaf
 * parsley
 * thyme

Directions

 * 1) Over low heat, gently brown vegetables with spices in butter and oil.
 * 2) Add slices of fish and just enough water to half cover the fish.
 * 3) Cover. Allow fish to poach gently 15 minutes. Turn over.
 * 4) Just before serving, add the juice of 1 lime or lemon.