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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Delicious Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Cozy Nights

Experience the magic of Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce with a rich, smoky sauce that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets Tilapia can substitute with cod, haddock, or halibut
For the Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 2 medium Red Bell Peppers jarred roasted peppers can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil use avocado oil for a different taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh lemons yield the best flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • blender
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the red bell peppers in half, remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes.
  3. Blend the roasted peppers, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth to create the sauce.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the tilapia fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the tilapia and simmer for about one minute.
  6. Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with parsley or basil and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider preparing the sauce a day ahead to save time.

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