Description
Experience a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors with this Golden Sweet and Sour Fish recipe. Featuring crispy fried fish coated in a vibrant pineapple and bell pepper sauce, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Quick to prepare and versatile with different fish options, it will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh white fish fillets (tilapia or cod)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced, any color)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the fish fillets and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper. Coat each piece of fish evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated fish in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, combine ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until simmering.
- Add pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onions to the sauce; cook until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Gently fold in the fried fish pieces into the sauce mixture; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 ounces
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg