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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Delicious Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Quick Dinners

Experience a zesty journey with Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce, a quick and healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Flaky when cooked
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Red Bell Peppers Jarred roasted peppers save time
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh offers the best results
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh juice for optimal flavor
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to roast the red bell peppers.
  2. Wash and slice the red bell peppers into quarters, coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Blend the roasted peppers with fresh garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia and let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Serve the tilapia with sauce generously drizzled on top, garnished with parsley or basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and keep an eye on cooking times to avoid overcooking the fish.

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