Description
Enjoy a vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring tender tilapia fillets simmered in a smoky roasted red pepper sauce. Quick to prepare and full of fresh flavors, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Fish
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking fish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted Pepper Sauce
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting peppers)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the peppers: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red bell peppers, then toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, until the peppers are softened and slightly charred.
- Prepare the pepper sauce: Place the roasted peppers into a blender along with the garlic cloves and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend until you achieve a smooth, vibrant sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cook the tilapia: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Cook the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden brown crust and are flaky in texture.
- Simmer with sauce: Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia in the skillet. Reduce heat slightly and let it simmer together for about 1 minute to meld the flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the tilapia fillets topped with the smoky roasted pepper sauce. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute tilapia with other mild white fish like cod or haddock if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce before blending.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and used as a spread or dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
