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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce That Will Wow Your Guests

A vibrant and flavorful Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce, perfect for impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tilapia
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Fresh or frozen, thawed
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Roasted Red Peppers Jarred or homemade
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Basil or parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Blender
  • baking dish
  • Nonstick spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  2. Blend roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth in a blender.
  3. Pour half of the sauce into the greased baking dish, place tilapia fillets on top, and coat with remaining sauce.
  4. Bake the tilapia for 20–25 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The tilapia can be substituted with salmon or cod. For added flavor, consider searing the fish before baking and enhancing the sauce with red pepper flakes.

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