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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Recipe

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This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce recipe offers a flavorful and healthy way to enjoy fish fillets topped with a vibrant, smooth roasted red bell pepper sauce. Roasting the peppers enhances their sweetness, while the garlic and lemon juice provide a bright, tangy accent. The tilapia is pan-seared to a golden, flaky perfection and then simmered briefly with the sauce, creating a delicious, restaurant-quality dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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For the Tilapia

  • 4 fillets Tilapia (can be swapped with cod or haddock)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (avocado oil can be used as substitute)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

For the Roasted Pepper Sauce

  • 2 medium Red Bell Peppers (can use yellow or orange for a twist)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (fresh recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (white vinegar can be used as substitute)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the bell peppers.
  2. Roast Peppers: Slice the red bell peppers and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
  3. Make Pepper Sauce: Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender, add the fresh garlic cloves and lemon juice, and blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Cook Tilapia: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper and cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Simmer with Sauce: Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia fillets in the skillet. Let it simmer together for 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors and warm the sauce through.
  6. Serve: Plate the tilapia fillets topped with the roasted pepper sauce and enjoy immediately for a fresh, delicious meal.

Notes

  • Optional garnishes include fresh herbs like parsley or basil to add brightness and an extra layer of flavor.
  • This recipe is versatile; substitute tilapia with cod or haddock if preferred.
  • For a tangier twist, you can replace lemon juice with white vinegar in the sauce.
  • Try using yellow or orange bell peppers for a slightly different flavor and color in the sauce.
  • Let us know how this recipe worked for you! Share your experience or variations.

Keywords: tilapia recipe, roasted pepper sauce, healthy fish dinner, baked peppers, pan-seared fish, quick fish recipe, low fat seafood

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