Description
A quick and flavorful recipe featuring tender tilapia fillets served in a rich roasted red pepper sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish combines the smoky sweetness of roasted bell peppers with the delicate flakiness of seasoned tilapia, enhanced by garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 fillets Tilapia (or cod/haddock as substitutes)
Roasted Pepper Sauce
- 2 large Red Bell Peppers (or yellow/green for a twist)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 cloves Garlic (fresh preferred)
- to taste Salt (adjust to preference)
- to taste Pepper (adjust to preference)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (or lime juice for a twist)
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (for heat)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the peppers to develop a flavorful charred exterior.
- Prepare and Roast Peppers: Slice the red bell peppers into strips, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then arrange them evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Blend Roasted Peppers: Remove the roasted peppers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Blend the peppers together with fresh garlic cloves and lemon juice until smooth, forming the roasted pepper sauce.
- Cook Tilapia: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Cook each fillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia in the skillet. Add red pepper flakes and fresh herbs, then simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve: Arrange the tilapia fillets on plates, spoon the roasted pepper sauce generously over them, and serve immediately for a delicious and healthy meal.
Notes
- Substitute tilapia with cod or haddock if preferred.
- Use different colored bell peppers for visual variety and unique flavor twists.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Fresh herbs like basil and parsley add bright, fresh notes but can be omitted in a pinch.
- For a dairy-free and gluten-free meal, this recipe is suitable as is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Tilapia recipe, roasted pepper sauce, easy weeknight dinner, healthy fish dish, quick seafood meal
