TILAPIA IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE Recipe
Indulge in a delightful Mediterranean experience with this tilapia in roasted pepper sauce. Flaky, tender tilapia fillets are enveloped in a vibrant, smoky sauce made from sweet roasted red peppers and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Simmering, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce:
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red bell peppers, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- Create the sauce: Blend the roasted peppers with garlic and lemon juice until smooth to create the sauce.
- Cook the fish: In an oiled skillet over medium heat, cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- Finish the dish: Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked fish and simmer for another minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
