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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Savor Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Quick Weeknight Delight

Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a quick, healthy, and delicious dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers jarred for convenience
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets tilapia fresh or frozen
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh herbs parsley or basil, optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden. Add roasted red peppers and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a separate skillet, add more olive oil and heat over medium-high. Place the tilapia fillets in the pan once the oil is shimmering. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque.
  3. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Plate the tilapia and drizzle remaining sauce over it, garnishing with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep as the sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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