Description
Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce combines tender tilapia fillets with a smoky, tangy roasted pepper sauce. The sauce enhances the fish’s freshness, making it a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, turning them halfway through until the skin is charred. After removing them, cover with a towel or plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Peel, remove seeds, and chop the peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the roasted peppers, vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- In the same skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Once the tilapia is cooked, spoon the roasted pepper sauce over the fillets and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
If you prefer a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes or fresh chilies to the roasted pepper sauce.
You can substitute tilapia with other white fish like cod or haddock.
For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream or use a richer broth.
Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg