| Cantonese-Style Alaska Cod
1 pound of Alaska cod fillets, thawed if necessary 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine 2 teaspoons of lemon juice Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon of cornstarch 2 tablespoons of water 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of soy sauce 1 cup of celery, sliced diagonally 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks, drained |
| Microwave Directions: Cut cod into serving sized pieces; place in microwave proof dish. Dot with butter; sprinkle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with wax paper; microwave at medium 3 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn; microwave at medium 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork. Keep cod covered while preparing sauce. Combine sugar and cornstarch in 4 cup glass measure; add water, vinegar and soy sauce. Microwave at high 1 minute or until thickened. Stir once during cooking. Stir in celery and pineapple. Microwave at high 1 minute. Serve over cod.
Oven Directions: Cut cod into serving-sized pieces; place in shallow baking dish. Dot with butter; sprinkle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at 450ºF. 8 to 10 minutes or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork. Keep warm while making sauce. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, water, vinegar and soy sauce in saucepan. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Add celery and pineapple; cook 2 minutes longer. Serve over cod.
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