Halibut with Lemon-Herb Salsa

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Serves 4 or 8 appetizer portions

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeno, chopped and seeded
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons chopped cilantro
4 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
3 pieces lemon, in sections
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
2 green onions, chopped
1 parsley sprig
1 cilantro sprig
4 (6 ounce) halibut fillets (or other fish) or 8 (3 ounces) pieces

Lemon Herb Salsa: Combine olive oil, jalapeno, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, salt, and lemon pieces. Set aside.
Combine water, salt, black peppercorns, green onions, parsley sprig, and cilantro sprig in a large skillet over low heat and bring it to a simmer. Add fish and cook for 10 minutes, simmering, until the fish is cooked through but still opaque. Remove fish from pan with a slotted spoon. Serve fish with lemon herb salsa.