Yummy Escabeche Lapu Lapu: Sweet and Sour Delight
Yummy Escabeche Lapu Lapu is a vibrant Filipino dish that combines the delicate flavors of lapu lapu fish with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Bursting with fresh vegetables like bell peppers and carrots, this recipe promises an explosion of flavor that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. Serve it over steamed rice for a delightful experience that will transport your taste buds to tropical shores. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lapu lapu fish fillets
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vinegar (white or cane)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lapu lapu fillets under cold water and pat dry. Cut into serving pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add bell peppers and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Pour the sauce over sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Stir gently and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add seasoned fish fillets; cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg