Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets

Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets recipe videos

Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets is a beloved Chinese dish featuring crispy, battered fish fillets coated in a vibrant, tangy sauce made from vinegar, sugar, and ketchup or plum sauce. It typically uses white fish like cod or tilapia, often with bell peppers, pineapple, and onions for color and texture. The dish is a staple in Cantonese cuisine and is popular in Chinese restaurants worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderate in protein from the fish but can be high in fat due to frying, and the sweet sauce adds significant carbohydrates. Key nutrients include omega-3 fatty acids from the fish, vitamin C from peppers, and a rough calorie estimate is around 400-600 per serving depending on portion size and preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 µg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	35 µg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Vitamin D	1.2 µg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a symbol of celebration and balance in Chinese cuisine, representing the harmony of sweet and sour flavors. Nutritionally, the frying method can reduce the health benefits of the fish, but the dish's popularity highlights the appeal of combining taste and texture in Asian culinary traditions.