Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
Experience vibrant flavors with our Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce—easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice red bell peppers into strips, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- Allow the roasted peppers to cool slightly, then blend with garlic cloves and lemon juice until smooth to create the sauce.
- In an oiled skillet over medium heat, cook tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia, letting it simmer for one additional minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg