Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for tilapia in roasted pepper sauce that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets tilapia
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the red bell peppers in the oven for 20-25 minutes until charred.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Remove skins from roasted peppers and blend with sautéed vegetables until smooth.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, and basil.
- Pour the sauce over the tilapia in a baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tilapia, Roasted Pepper Sauce, Weeknight Dinner