Crispy Fish With Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Fish With Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs halibut fillets (cut into about 1-inch pieces); ¼ cup cornstarch; 2 cups flour; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 cups water; 4 cups favorite sweet and sour sauce (homemade or purchased, or to taste); 1 large bell pepper, seeded and coarsley chopped (use red bell pepper); 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Servings: persons

2 lbs halibut fillets (cut into about 1-inch pieces)
¼ cup cornstarch
2 cups flour
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups water
4 cups favorite sweet and sour sauce (homemade or purchased, or to taste)
1 large bell pepper, seeded and coarsley chopped (use red bell pepper)
4 cups vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

1
Toss the fish pieces with 1/4 cup cornstarch in a medium bowl to coat.
2
In a small bowl whisk together flour, 6 tablespoons oil, baking powder, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper; gradually add in 2 cups water, whisking until batter is smooth.
3
Pour over the coated fish cubes and stir with wooden spoon to coat; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile on top of the stove heat the sweet and sour sauce (you can use any amount of sauce that you desired) in a saucepan with the chopped bell pepper; simmer for about 20 minutes or just until the pepper if firm-tender; keep sauce warm on top of the stove.
5
Heat about 4 cups oil in a wok or deep saucepan to 375F.
6
Add in batter-coated fish pieces to hot oil in batches, and fry until crisp and golden (about 4 minutes).
7
Using a slotted spoon, remove and transfer to a paper towel-lined bowl or plate to drain.
8
Arrange the fish on a platter and spoon the sweet and sour sauce over fish.
9
Serve with rice.

2590

kcal

Calories

263

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs halibut fillets (cut into about 1-inch pieces), ¼ cup cornstarch, 2 cups flour, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Crispy Fish With Sweet and Sour Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Fish With Sweet and Sour Sauce

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