Description
Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful dish that effortlessly combines fresh tilapia fillets with a rich roasted pepper sauce. This recipe not only delights the taste buds with its sweet and savory notes but also showcases stunning colors that make it a feast for the eyes. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound)
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop the red bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add red bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Transfer the mixture to a blender, add lemon juice, and blend until smooth to create the roasted pepper sauce.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and cook tilapia fillets on medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until flaky.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce over tilapia fillets; cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg