Description
Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce combines vibrant flavors and minimal prep for a delicious weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired dish features tender tilapia fillets cooked in a rich roasted pepper sauce, bringing warmth and excitement to your table in under 30 minutes. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers (packed in olive oil)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on the countertop.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the roasted peppers and stir for another minute.
- Pour in lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Place tilapia fillets into the sauce; cook each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden and flaky.
- Serve topped with sauce alongside rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg