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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce: Your New Dinner Obsession

Enjoy a delightful Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in a simple, gluten-free recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia can be swapped with cod or haddock
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil if preferred
  • 2 large Red Bell Peppers yellow or orange peppers can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh cloves recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice white vinegar can be used as a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the red bell peppers into quarters, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. Blend the roasted peppers with garlic and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the tilapia and let simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh fish and monitor roasting to avoid bitterness. Blend until smooth for a creamy sauce.

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