Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
Savor the vibrant flavors of Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce, a dish that combines tender, flaky tilapia fillets with a rich, sweet roasted pepper sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish promises to impress without the fuss of lengthy preparation. Enjoy a burst of summer flavors any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound)
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sliced red bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- While the peppers roast, heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add roasted peppers to the skillet along with vegetable broth, oregano, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
- Gently place tilapia fillets into the skillet and cover. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg