Brazilian Fish Stew

I made today another type of Brazilian fish stew. very good!

1- Fish Stew

Ingredients:
1lb boneless white fish fillets no skin
salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 ripe plum tomatoes,chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 limes (take the juice out of them -about 1/3 cup)
8 to 10 sprigs cilantro
3 to 4 green onions
2 1/2 extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup clam juice

Directions:
1- Rinse the fish fillets then pat dry.Cut it in 3 pieces.Lay the fish pieces in a bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and refrigerate them while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
2- Remove fish from refrigerator. Heat 2 tbsp. of the oil in a frying pan for 30-40seconds over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking add the garlic and saute for 1 min. Add 1 cup each of the chopped tomatoes and chopped onions. Saute for 2 to 3 min. Lay the pieces of fish on top of the onions and tomatoes in a single layer. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon over fish. Pour the lime juice over the fish, then spoon the remaining tomatoes and onions to form and even layer over the top. Sprinkle the cilantro over the tomatoes, add the green onions, and then pour the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp of oil evenly over the fish. Add the clam juice. Don't stir the ingredients. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 to 15 min or until the fish is cooked through and tender.
3- Serve the stew hot with rice.