Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that features tender tilapia fillets smothered in a vibrant roasted pepper sauce infused with garlic and fresh basil. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying dining experience that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 2 red bell peppers, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the halved red bell peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for about 20 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
- Transfer roasted peppers to a blender, add garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and basil. Blend until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the tilapia in the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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