Go Back
–+ servings
Flavorful Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Recipe

Savor the Moment: Flavorful Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of tilapia in roasted pepper sauce, a healthy and quick dinner option.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Fresh or fully thawed frozen
For the Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 2 cups Roasted Red Peppers Jarred or homemade
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Basil or Parsley) Chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour half the sauce into the greased baking dish. Place the tilapia fillets on top, and drizzle the remaining sauce over them.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
  5. Garnish with freshly chopped herbs and serve with rice or seasonal vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider searing the tilapia for a golden crust. Taste the sauce before pouring it over the fish to adjust seasoning if needed.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!