Sweet and Sour Fish

This sweet and sour fish recipe pairs deep-fried halibut with a sweet and sour sauce. Cod or any other white fish can be used instead of halibut.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• 1 pound halibut
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups oil for deep frying
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut halibut into bite-sized pieces. Place in a mixing bowl and combine with soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of flour. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Deep-fry halibut pieces until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; set aside.

Step 4

Make sauce: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in pineapple juice, ketchup, sugar, water, 2 teaspoons flour, sesame oil, and salt. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over the halibut pieces to serve, or serve halibut alongside the sauce for dipping.