Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances fresh tilapia with a rich, roasted pepper sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe takes just minutes to prepare and will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this meal promises to impress while being simple enough for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Roast whole red bell peppers on a baking sheet drizzled with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkled with salt for about 25 minutes until charred. Let cool and peel off skins.
- Blend roasted peppers, garlic cloves, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add remaining olive oil and cook seasoned tilapia fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce over tilapia and simmer for an additional two minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg