Description
Experience flaky tilapia paired with sweet roasted peppers in a vibrant sauce that elevates any meal to a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the tilapia: Place the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the roasted pepper sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add roasted red peppers and stir for another minute.
- Add creamy goodness: Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine it all: Pour the sauce over the seasoned tilapia fillets, ensuring they are well covered.
- Bake away: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg