Sweet and Sour Swordfish Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Swordfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 3 tablespoons minced carrot; 3 tablespoons minced green bell pepper; 2 scallions, white parts only, minced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water; 1/4 teaspoon peanut oil; Four 4-ounce swordfish steaks, cut about 1 inch thick; Two 1/2-inch slices fresh ginger, lightly smashed

Servings: persons

1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced carrot
3 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
2 scallions, white parts only, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon peanut oil
Four 4-ounce swordfish steaks, cut about 1 inch thick
Two 1/2-inch slices fresh ginger, lightly smashed

1
In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and 1/3 cup of cold water.
2
Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring.
3
Add the carrot, green pepper and scallions and bring to a boil.
4
Stir the cornstarch mixture, then add it to the pan; stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 30 seconds.
5
Remove from the heat and cover.
6
Set a large skillet over high heat for 30 seconds.
7
Add the peanut oil and when a wisp of white smoke appears, add the swordfish steaks and 1 slice of the ginger.
8
Reduce the heat to moderate and cook the fish for 4 minutes.
9
Turn the steaks, add the remaining slice of ginger and cook until the fish is just opaque, about 4 minutes longer.
10
Transfer the swordfish to plates, spoon the sauce on top and serve.

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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: 1/4 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Swordfish 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.

Sweet and Sour Swordfish

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