Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Discover how to make Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Easy Weeknight Dinners that’s quick & flavorful – perfect for busy nights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets Tilapia (or cod/haddock)
- 2 large Red Bell Peppers
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the red bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place them cut-side down on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 20-25 minutes until charred.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Blend the roasted peppers with sautéed garlic and lemon juice until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, cook seasoned tilapia fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve tilapia topped with roasted pepper sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg