Fried Halibt w/ Fresh Tomato Sauce

2lbs halibut fillets, 3/4 inch thick
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 C. flour
3/4 C. olive oil
3lg. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
6 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced...I left this out of course...I think I used a little garlic salt.
1 Tbsp. dried rosemay, crumbled
2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
3 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle fish (sometimes I just like to buy the lightly breaded halibut from Costco and skip this part,) with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour. Heat 1/2 C. olive oil in a medium skillet. Add fish in batches and fry until just opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until liquid has evaporated and sauce is thick, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Arrange fish on a serving platter. Top with sauce. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Serves 6-8