Cantonese-Style Alaska Cod (microwave)

1 lb Alaska cod fillets, thawed if necessary

1 Tbsp butter or margarine

2 tsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper

1 Tbsp brown sugar, packed

1 tsp cornstarch

2 Tbsp each water and cide vinegar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 cup celery, diagonally sliced

½ cup canned pineapple chunks, drained

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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 waxed paper: microwave at medium 3 minutes. Rotate dish ¼ 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. Sitr in celery and pineapple. Microwave at high 1 minute. Serve over cod. Yiel: about 4 servings.