Description
This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that features tender tilapia fillets topped with a smooth, roasted pepper sauce.
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
- Ensure not to overcook tilapia to maintain its flakiness.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg