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Sweet and Sour Fish

Sweet and Sour Fish: Easy Cod Recipe for Family Nights

Sweet and Sour Fish is a beloved family recipe that transforms any evening into a culinary celebration with flaky cod and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 16 ounces Cod fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Oil peanut or vegetable
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice reserve some for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch thickening agent
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup key ingredient for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry dry variety is ideal
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar substitute with white vinegar if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce check for gluten-free options
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar can use honey
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers any combination of colors
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks canned in juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh or paste

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Paper towels

Method
 

How to Make Sweet and Sour Fish
  1. Prepare the Cod: Cut the cod into ½- to 1-inch chunks and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Chop the Veggies: Dice the onion and bell peppers, mince the garlic and ginger, and reserve the pineapple juice.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice and cornstarch until smooth. Add ketchup, sherry, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Heat until it boils and thickens.
  4. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, add onion, cook for 4 minutes, then add bell peppers for another 4 minutes, and stir in pineapple for 3 minutes.
  5. Cook the Cod: Wipe the skillet, add oil, cook cod in a single layer for approximately 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Combine and Serve: Return veggies to the skillet, stir in sauce, and gently add cooked cod. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

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