Island Pineapple & Sweet Pepper Sweet-Sour Fish Skillet – Authentic Nauru Recipe
Bright tropical skillet tossing crispy fish in a tangy pineapple-ginger glaze.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇷 Nauru (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Cubed snapper fillets, Fresh pineapple chunks, Red bell peppers, Ginger, Garlic
Ingredients for Island Pineapple & Sweet Pepper Sweet-Sour Fish Skillet (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed snapper fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup red bell peppers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ginger
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Nauru seasoning (garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add cubed snapper fillets and fresh pineapple chunks along with garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with red bell peppers and serve straight from the skillet.