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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper

Zesty Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Effortless Dinners

Delight in a quick and healthy dish featuring tilapia in roasted pepper sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Substitute with cod or haddock if desired.
For the Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 2 cups Red Bell Peppers Yellow or orange peppers can be used as substitutes.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used if preferred.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh cloves for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice White or apple cider vinegar can be used as substitutes.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the red bell peppers into strips, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. Allow the roasted peppers to cool slightly, then blend with minced garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia, and simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor. Watch pepper roasting to avoid bitterness and adjust sauce consistency as desired.

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