Description
Indulge in a soul-warming dish of crispy tilapia fillets drizzled with a vibrant roasted pepper sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressive gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh ingredients that elevate your dining experience and create unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 large red bell peppers, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the quartered bell peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Blend the roasted peppers with sautéed garlic until smooth; stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet, cook the tilapia fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Plate the tilapia and generously spoon the roasted pepper sauce over each fillet. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg