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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce: A Flavorful 30-Minute Meal

A delicious Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Can substitute with cod or haddock
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use avocado oil for a nutty twist
For the Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 2 cups Red Bell Peppers Can substitute with yellow or green peppers
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice can also work
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the red bell peppers into strips, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. Once the peppers are roasted, blend them with minced garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the tilapia and let simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider preparing the roasted pepper sauce a day in advance for enhanced flavors and ease of meal prep.

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