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Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Delicious Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Made Easy

Try this savory tilapia in roasted pepper sauce that transforms a weeknight meal into a Mediterranean masterpiece in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia can substitute with cod or haddock
For the Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 2 large Red Bell Peppers or other pepper varieties
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat
  • to taste Fresh Herbs such as basil or parsley, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to roast the peppers.
  2. Slice the red bell peppers into strips and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until tender and charred.
  3. Blend the roasted peppers with garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet, season the tilapia, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the tilapia and let simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and consider making the sauce a day in advance for enhanced taste.

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