Sweet And Sour Fish Recipe
Opakapaka with red and green bell peppers, pineapple sauce and garlic.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Fish
- 1
Season the Fish
Sprinkle the Opakapaka fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Preparation of Vegetables
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
While the fish is cooking, chop the red and green bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 5
Preparation of Sauce
- 6
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until smooth.
- 7
Cook the Sauce
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine Fish and Sauce
Return the cooked Opakapaka fillets to the skillet and gently coat them with the sweet and sour sauce. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the sweet and sour fish to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
