Best 6 Fish In Persian Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipes

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**Explore the Delights of Persian Sweet and Sour Fish: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors and Traditions**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Persian sweet and sour fish, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors. Discover the secrets behind this beloved dish, from selecting the perfect fish to creating the captivating sauce that brings it all together. Our collection of recipes offers a range of options, catering to diverse preferences and skill levels. Dive into the authentic experience of traditional Persian cooking or explore modern interpretations that add a contemporary twist to this classic dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our detailed instructions and expert tips will guide you towards creating a memorable meal that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

QALIYEH-E KHORMA (SPICY SWEET-AND-SOUR SALMON WITH DATES)



Qaliyeh-e Khorma (Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Salmon With Dates) image

Locals make this dish with grouper, but I've found it works very well using Atlantic salmon fillets.

Provided by Najmieh Batmanglij

Categories     Dinner     Seafood     Fish     Salmon     Vinegar     Date     Garlic     Cucumber     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Herb     Pescatarian

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Onion, Cucumber, and Coriander Pickles:
¼ cup coriander seeds
1 large red onion (about 1lb), diced into ⅜" squares
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
12 Persian cucumbers, ¼" to ⅜" dice
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Dusting:
1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Fish:
4-6 thick skinless salmon fillets
¼ cup olive oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons date molasses
1 scant teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
5 medjool dates, pitted and halved
1 cup fresh herbs such as cilantro leaves, basil leaves, or chopped spring onions, for serving
Kateh, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Onion, Cucumber, and Coriander Pickles:
  • In a medium-sized skillet over low heat, toast the coriander seeds, shaking the skillet constantly until the aroma rises. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, place the onion, salt, and coriander seeds, and toss. Add the cucumber and pour the vinegar over it. Toss well and set aside.
  • Do Ahead: This pickle can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • For the fish:
  • In a small bowl, mix together all the dusting ingredients and set aside.
  • Rinse the fish and pat dry. Place fillets on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Dust both sides of the fish fillets and arrange on the sheet pan. Cover and keep cool until ready to cook.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wide, non-stick skillet a over high heat until very hot, but not smoking. Sear the fish until brown on both sides (about 1 minute on each side). Remove the fish from heat and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons oil, reduce heat to medium heat, add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add the vinegar, molasses, cayenne, and fenugreek leaves, and give it a stir. Return the fish to the pan and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat until the fish is tender and the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add the dates, cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve over rice, with a bowl of fresh herbs and the onion and cucumber pickle.

CRISPY FISH WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE



Crispy Fish with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Ginger     Fry     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound sea bass fillets, cut into 3/4-inch-wide slices
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup all purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup pineapple juice
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Toss fish pieces with 2 tablespoons cornstarch in medium bowl to coat. Mix flour, 3 tablespoons oil, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl. gradually add water, whisking until batter is smooth. Pour batter over fish and stir to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper sauce and 1/8 teaspoon salt in small bowl to blend. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and lemon peel and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and stir-fry just to heat through, about 30 seconds. Add pineapple juice mixture and cook until sauce is thick and clear, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
  • Heat 4 cups oil in wok or deep medium saucepan to 375°F. Add batter-coated fish pieces to oil in batches and fry until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fish to paper towel-lined dish and drain. Reheat oil if necessary between batches.
  • Arrange fish on platter. Reheat sauce briefly, spoon over fish and serve.

SWEET AND SOUR FISH FILLETS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons pineapple or orange juice
1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon peeled and grated ginger
1 red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
One 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
1 scallion, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a wok or large pot filled halfway with water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Divide the fish between 2 plates that will fit into the basket layers of a bamboo steamer. Sprinkle the fish with sea salt and freshly ground white pepper. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the pineapple juice over each plate of fish. Place the plates into the steamer, cover and set on top of the simmering water. Steam the fish until the flesh turns white and pulls apart easily, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the steamer basket from the wok and set aside, keeping the fish covered.
  • For the sauce: Place a wok over high heat and when the wok is hot, add the oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, less than 1 minute. Add the red peppers and onions and toss to cook until tender, another minute. Add the pineapple chunks and their juice. Add the vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar. Cook until the sauce thickens a bit 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Remove the fish to a platter. Season the sauce if needed and pour over the fish. Garnish with the sliced scallion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 4 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 438 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 14 grams

FISH IN PERSIAN SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE



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A completely delicious dish of fish baked in a sweet-sour sauce flavored with pomegranate & citrus. Perfect served over recipe#443553. Modified from a recipe found on http://desertcandy.blogspot.com

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 35m

Yield 3 , 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/8 cup pomegranate molasses
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
sea salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (I use freshly ground)
couple pinches allspice
1/2 tablespoon honey
olive oil
1/2 bunch scallion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 fish fillets (I use haddock)
gluten-free flour, mix (I use a rice flour, and half the amount of tapioca starch)

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate molasses and water, tomato juice, lemon juice and zest, lime juice, sea salt, spices, and honey in a bowl.
  • In a saucepan heat a few tablepoons of olive oil. Add the scallions and garlic and saute over medium heat until softened, a few minutes. Add the juice mixture and bring to a boil. Taste the sauce: it should be both sweet and sour, add more honey if necessary. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F Get out a baking dish.
  • Pat the fish fillets dry and sprinkle with sea salt, then rub flour on the fillets to coat on both sides.
  • Heat a few spoonfuls of olive oil in a wide pan. Fry the fillets, you want the outside of the fillet to be "sealed" but the inside will not be done.
  • Place fillets in the baking dish. Pour the sauce over the fish and place in the oven. Bake 7-9 minutes, until the fish is just done. Serve immediately, with recipe#443553 or bread.

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE



Sweet & sour sauce image

Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish

Provided by Adam Bush

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4-6 (makes 350ml)

Number Of Ingredients 6

200ml pineapple juice
100g light brown soft sugar
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp cornflour

Steps:

  • Put everything except the cornflour into a small saucepan and cook over a medium heat, while whisking, until just simmering.
  • Add the cornflour to a small bowl, add 1 tbsp water and mix together. Pour into the saucepan and whisk together until thickened and saucy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.5 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

SWEET AND SOUR FISH



Sweet and Sour Fish image

Any kind of filleted fish can be substituted in this recipe.

Provided by ASUAYAN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 1h

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Cut halibut into bite-size pieces. Place in a mixing bowl and combine with soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of flour. Let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Deep fry halibut pieces until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
  • For the Sauce, saute green pepper, onion and pineapple in a medium skillet for 1 minute. Stir in reserved pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, water, remaining 2 teaspoons of flour, sesame oil, and salt to taste. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve, by dipping fried halibut pieces into sauce, or pour the sauce over the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 553.1 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish: For this recipe, it's best to use a firm-fleshed fish that will hold up well in the sauce. Some good options include salmon, halibut, cod, or sea bass.
  • Don't overcook the fish: The fish should be cooked just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Overcooking will make the fish tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality tamarind paste: Tamarind paste is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality paste. Look for a paste that is dark brown in color and has a sweet and sour flavor.
  • Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to your taste: The sauce should be sweet and sour, but you can adjust the proportions of sugar and tamarind paste to suit your own taste.
  • Serve the fish with rice or naan: This dish is traditionally served with rice or naan, but you can also serve it with other sides, such as roasted vegetables or a salad.

Conclusion:

Fish in Persian Sweet and Sour Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked in a flavorful sauce that is both sweet and sour, and it is served with rice or naan. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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