sweet and sour fish with pineapple/black bean salsa

(1 RATING)
15 Pinches
carlisle, IN
Updated on Oct 1, 2011

Tangy sweet and sour sauce...flaky white fish...yum!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • THE FISH
  • 4 - tilapia fillets(about 1lb total)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • THE SAUCE
  • 1 - green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 - onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice(from a 20oz. can pineapple tidbits-reserve remaining juice and pineapple for salsa)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame(or other)oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
  • THE SALSA
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits
  • 1 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro(or 2t dried)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • - juice of one lime

How To Make sweet and sour fish with pineapple/black bean salsa

  • Step 1
    For the fish: Cut tilapia into bitesized chunks. Place in a bowl. Add the flour and toss to coat. Add the soy sauce. Let fish marinate for 30 min. Heat oil in heavy, deep skillet and sautee fish until golden, about 4 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
  • Step 2
    For the sauce: Saute green pepper and onion in about 1T of oil for 1 min. Whisk the corn starch into the pineapple juice and stir it and the remaining sauce ingredients into the pan with the vegetables. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour the sauce over the fish and toss lightly.
  • Step 3
    For the salsa: Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
  • Step 4
    Serve fish and sauce over rice with the salsa on the side.

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