Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce. This dish features tender, flaky tilapia fillets enveloped in a vibrant roasted red pepper sauce, infused with garlic and fresh basil. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, it promises to be the star of your dinner table. The explosion of flavors and inviting aromas will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss chopped bell peppers in olive oil and roast on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes until charred.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add more olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, seasoning with salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Gently place the tilapia fillets into the sauce and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Before serving, squeeze lemon juice over the dish and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg