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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Delicious tilapia served in a smoky roasted pepper sauce, perfect for quick and gluten-free weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 pieces Red Bell Peppers adds sweetness and vibrant color
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil essential for roasting and sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh garlic is best
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice provides freshness and acidity
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Fillets mild and flaky
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for searing the fish

Equipment

  • blender
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather red bell peppers, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Slice red bell peppers into quarters, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Blend roasted peppers with minced garlic and lemon juice until smooth to create the sauce.
  4. Heat a well-oiled skillet, sear tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour roasted pepper sauce over tilapia, simmer gently for 1 minute to meld flavors.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve with garlic sauce potatoes or roasted green beans for a complete meal.

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