Description
Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring tender tilapia fillets paired with a smooth roasted red pepper sauce, making it a delightful meal.
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, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- Blend the roasted peppers with garlic and lemon juice until smooth to create the sauce.
- In an oiled skillet over medium heat, cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked fish and simmer for another minute before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg