Fish in crazy water

Tags: main dish, Italian, simple
This is extremely simple to make, and has a strong well-balanced flavour
The water that the fish is poached is 'mad' (pazza) because of the bubbles as it reaches a boil
. Serves 4. 7 steps
675g ripe tomatoes peel, chop roughly Bring to simmer in a large pan; cover, cook 45 minutes   Uncover, boil until reduced by half
800ml water
3 large cloves garlic slice thinly
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley chop finely
1/4 teaspoon chilli pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
4 fish fillets   Reduce heat. Place fish in pan, skin side up, cook 2 minutes. Turn fish over, sprinkle with salt, cook a further 5 minutes or until done.
salt
Marcella suggests red snapper. I didn't like it at all: I much prefer a robust white fish like sea bass.