SWEET N' SOUR MONKFISH

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds monkfish tail, cut in 1-inch chunks
Salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 stalk celery plus 6 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small onion, cut in pieces, plus 3 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil, as needed for sauteing vegetables
2 medium green peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium sweet red peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups green Italian olives, pitted and cut in pieces
4 cups water, for boiling

Steps:

  • Season monkfish chunks with salt. In a medium to large pot of water boil bay leaves, 1/2 stalk celery, and small onion for 5 minutes. Add monkfish and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Drain and place monkfish in large bowl; set aside. Discard celery, onion, and bay leaves.
  • In large frying pan, saute the celery pieces in vegetable oil until tender; add to fish. Saute red and green pepper pieces, add to fish. Saute the 3 sliced onions for about 5 minutes; add the tomato paste, alternating with the vinegar. Mix well; add sugar and olive pieces and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. Add vegetable mixture to monkfish and refrigerate. Best when served chilled.

Shaymarel Amatdjoemi
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Overall, this recipe was a success. The monkfish was cooked evenly, and the sauce had a nice balance of sweet and sour.


Bibi Aisha Khan
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This recipe was a breeze to make. The monkfish was flaky and the sauce was delicious. I'll be making this again soon.


Md SagoAfrin Nody
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Not impressed. The monkfish was overcooked, and the sauce was too thick.


Forhad Hossain
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Amazing! This recipe is a keeper. The monkfish was succulent, and the sauce was finger-licking good.


Fajr Shahzad
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So-so. The monkfish was a bit dry, but the sauce was tasty.


Sadiq Jaan
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Nice! The monkfish was cooked perfectly. I'll be experimenting with different sauces in the future.


Steven and Sarah StJohn
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Yum! The sweet and sour sauce was the star of the show. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Eraj Fatima
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This recipe was a total flop. The sauce was bland, and the monkfish was rubbery. Avoid!


Jose Molina
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Not bad! The monkfish was cooked well, but the sauce could use some more oomph.


Aitzaz Mohsin
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Meh. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the monkfish was a tad overcooked.


Anita Waddell
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The monkfish was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was out of this world. Will definitely be making this again.


Hayat Tajak
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Easy peasy! Even a novice cook like me could make this dish. The instructions were clear and concise, and the result was impressive.


Amina Tauseef
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Two thumbs up! The monkfish was flaky and juicy, and the sauce was lip-smacking good. Highly recommend!


afnan ghani
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Absolutely divine! The sweet and sour sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, and the monkfish was cooked to perfection. Definitely a keeper!