Description
Indulge in a Mediterranean delight with this Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce. This recipe features flaky tilapia fillets enveloped in a rich, smoky sauce made from sweet roasted red peppers and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare and is sure to impress your family and friends. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of under 40 minutes, you can enjoy a gourmet meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red bell peppers into strips, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast the peppers for about 20 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- In a blender, combine the roasted peppers with garlic and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook each tilapia fillet for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked fish; simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg