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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce: A Flavorful Mediterranean Escape

Enjoy flaky tilapia fillets in a smoky roasted pepper sauce for a delightful Mediterranean dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets Tilapia or cod/haddock
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 2 medium Red Bell Peppers roasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the red bell peppers into quarters and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. Transfer roasted peppers to a blender, add garlic and lemon juice, and blend until smooth.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia and simmer for an additional minute.
  6. Serve warm with sides like rice or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider marinating the tilapia in lemon juice for extra flavor. Fresh ingredients enhance the taste significantly.

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