Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
A delightful dish that combines tender tilapia with a robust roasted pepper sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and roast the red bell peppers on a baking sheet for about 20-25 minutes until blistered.
- After roasting, let the peppers cool in plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the roasted peppers, broth, vinegar, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring well and simmering for 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Spoon the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia, letting them simmer together for a minute before serving.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal. You can also make the sauce a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tilapia, roasted pepper sauce, quick dinner, seafood recipe