Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet

Dive into the perfect balance of flavors with this Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet recipe, a vibrant dish that pairs crispy, golden-brown white fish fillets with a tangy, glossy sauce bursting with pineapple, bell peppers, and a delightful mix of ketchup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. The secret lies in the light and airy batter, which gives the fish a satisfying crunch, and the luscious homemade sauce that clings to every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this Asian-inspired meal is ideal for busy weeknights or as a centerpiece for your next dinner party. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice to soak up every drop of the sweet and tangy goodness, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right from your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams white fish fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 grams all-purpose flour
• 60 grams cornstarch
• 150 milliliters water
• 500 milliliters vegetable oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 200 grams pineapple chunks
• 120 milliliters pineapple juice
• 60 grams ketchup
• 60 milliliters rice vinegar
• 30 milliliters soy sauce
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 1 serving cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gradually add water while stirring until a smooth batter forms.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Dip the seasoned fish fillets into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off. Carefully place the fillets into the hot oil and fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Chop the red and green bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

In a separate pan, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the bell peppers for 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender.

Step 7

Add the pineapple chunks to the pan with bell peppers and sauté for another minute.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar until well combined.

Step 9

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the vegetables and pineapple. Bring to a simmer.

Step 10

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 11

Add the fried fish to the pan and gently toss to coat the fillets with the sweet and sour sauce.

Step 12

Serve hot over steamed rice or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2122.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5413.2

Total Fat 451.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 284.2g
Cholesterol 250mg	0%
Sodium 4112.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 104.4g
Protein 117.3g	0%

Vitamin D 1000IU	0%
Calcium 244.4mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2694.5mg	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: 72.8%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 18.8%