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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce You'll Crave Tonight

Enjoy a delightful Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce, balancing tender fish with a rich, smoky sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Tender and delicate
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers Jarred peppers save time
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the sauce
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh Herbs Parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Stir in roasted red peppers and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia fillets for 3–4 minutes on each side.
  5. Plate the cooked tilapia and spoon the warm roasted pepper sauce over the top.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different white fish and spices for a personal touch.

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