Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of summer to your dinner table. The delicate tilapia fillets are complemented by a smoky, sweet roasted pepper sauce, creating an irresistible combination that’s simple enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough for entertaining guests. With fresh ingredients and easy preparation, this dish promises to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Halve the red bell peppers, remove seeds, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes until skins blister.
- Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the skins.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Blend peeled peppers with garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Return to the skillet over low heat to warm through.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. In another skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining olive oil and cook fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- Serve tilapia topped with roasted pepper sauce and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to add capers or olives for an extra briny flavor. Swap tilapia for any mild white fish if desired.