2-1/2 lb. grouper or other fish
1/3 cup oil
3/4 cup flour
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
3 Tbsp. tomato sauce
6 cups water
salt and pepper

Heat oil in skillet; blend in flour and brown well, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Add onion, thyme, tomato paste and sauce; mix well. Heat 6 cups water to boiling; add flour mixture and simmer for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Add fish, salt and pepper; cook for 20-30 minutes or until fish is tender.