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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

A delicious and healthy tilapia dish served with a vibrant roasted pepper sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Tilapia
  • 4 fillets tilapia fillets fresh or thawed
Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 2 large red bell peppers roasted and peeled
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Prepare Roasted Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until the skins are charred and blistered.
  2. Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and let them steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the skins, remove seeds, and chop.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the roasted peppers, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  3. Stir in chopped basil and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cook the Tilapia
  1. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Plate the tilapia fillets and generously spoon the roasted pepper sauce over the top. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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