Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
A delicious and healthy dish featuring tender tilapia fillets paired with roasted bell pepper sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Tilapia
- 4 fillets 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 clove 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup Lemon wedges (for serving) For serving
- 1 cup Fresh parsley (for garnish) For garnish
For the Roasted Pepper Sauce
- 2 pieces 2 red bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the red bell peppers and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the peppers in the oven for about 20 minutes until they are tender.
Cooking the Tilapia
- In a skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.
Making the Sauce
- Once the peppers are done, blend them with a little olive oil to create a sauce.
Serving
- Serve the tilapia with the roasted pepper sauce drizzled on top, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or on the stove. Avoid overcooking the tilapia to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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