Tilapia with Pepper Sauce: Oven-Baked Simple Recipe
Tender tilapia fillets glazed with a vibrant roasted red pepper and garlic sauce. This oven-baked dish features bright citrus notes and a silky, spoonable texture, perfect for weeknight or special-occasion dinners.
Ingredients
- Tilapia fillets (4 fillets, about 1 lb)
- Roasted red peppers (1 cup, jarred or homemade)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Low sodium chicken broth (1/4 cup, or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Place tilapia fillets in a parchment-lined baking dish
- In a blender, puree roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and broth until smooth
- Spoon sauce evenly over fish
- Season with salt and pepper
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until fish is opaque and flaky
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving
Notes
Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make pescatarian-friendly
Use cilantro instead of basil/parsley for a different flavor
Drain excess liquid from jarred peppers to avoid a soggy sauce
Bake time may vary depending on fillet thickness
Use cilantro instead of basil/parsley for a different flavor
Drain excess liquid from jarred peppers to avoid a soggy sauce
Bake time may vary depending on fillet thickness
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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