Savory Roasted Pepper Sauce Tilapia Recipe
This Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce recipe is a perfect quick and flavorful dish for easy weeknight dinners, combining tender fish with a smoky, tangy roasted pepper sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets Tilapia (or cod/haddock as substitutes)
- 2 large Red Bell Peppers (or yellow/green for a twist)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 cloves Garlic (fresh preferred)
- to taste Salt (adjust to preference)
- to taste Pepper (adjust to preference)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (or lime juice for a twist)
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (for heat)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to achieve a charred exterior on the peppers.
- Roast Peppers: Slice red bell peppers into strips and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until tender and charred.
- Prepare Sauce: Remove roasted peppers and let cool. Blend them with garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
- Cook Tilapia: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia, simmer for 1-2 minutes, then serve artfully.