Easy Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce That Everyone Will Love

A delightful recipe for Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce, easy to make in 30 minutes and sure to impress the whole family.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Tilapia flaky, mild fish; can substitute with cod or haddock

For the Roasted Pepper Sauce

2 cups Red Bell Peppers sliced into quarters
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting and cooking
3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

Optional Add-ins

¼ cup Heavy Cream for creamier sauce; or use coconut cream
2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs basil or parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes for heat

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
blender
skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss sliced red bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread out on the baking sheet.
Roast the peppers for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
Allow the peppers to cool slightly, then blend with garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season tilapia, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the tilapia and simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh, colorful red bell peppers for the best flavor. Customize with fresh herbs or spices as desired.

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