Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Savory Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a quick yet flavorful dish that transforms weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience. This recipe features flaky tilapia fillets paired with a vibrant roasted pepper sauce, infused with garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for busy evenings, it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with family, this Mediterranean-inspired meal is not only healthy but also customizable to suit various tastes. Serve it alongside your favorite grains or salads for a complete and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- Red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the bell peppers into quarters and remove seeds.
- Place the peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until soft.
- While the peppers roast, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season tilapia with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook each side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Once roasted, blend the peppers with minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs until smooth.
- Serve each tilapia fillet topped with the roasted pepper sauce and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 140g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg