Crispy Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Dive into the irresistible combination of crunch and tang with this Crispy Fish with Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe! Perfectly seasoned white fish fillets, like cod or snapper, are coated in cornstarch and fried to golden, crispy perfection. The vibrant sweet and sour sauce is a delightful blend of pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onions, all simmered in a flavorful mix of ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Topped over the crispy fish, this dish is a true harmony of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes and ideal for serving with steamed rice or noodles, this crowd-pleasing recipe brings restaurant-style flavors straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or snapper)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce slurry)
• 2 tablespoons water (for sauce slurry)

Directions

Step 1

Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Coat each fillet evenly in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the fish fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.

Step 4

In a separate pan over medium heat, add a tablespoon of the frying oil. Sauté the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Add the pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for another minute.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Pour the mixture into the pan with the vegetables and bring it to a simmer.

Step 7

In another small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Place the fried fish fillets on a serving dish and spoon the sweet and sour sauce with vegetables over the top.

Step 9

Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1975.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5150.5

Total Fat 478.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 4282.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 81.4g
Protein 88.8g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 215.5mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2363.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 13.2%