Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Recipe
This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce recipe features delicate tilapia fillets baked in a vibrant, flavorful roasted red pepper sauce. The sauce combines roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice to create a tangy and aromatic complement to the tender fish. Perfect for a healthy and colorful weeknight dinner, this dish is quick to prepare and packed with bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 1 lb)
Sauce
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent the tilapia from sticking during baking.
- Prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine the roasted red peppers, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth, vibrant sauce.
- Assemble the dish: Pour half of the roasted pepper sauce evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place the tilapia fillets over the sauce in a single layer.
- Coat the fillets: Spoon the remaining roasted pepper sauce evenly over the top of the tilapia fillets, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated in the flavorful sauce.
- Bake the fish: Bake the tilapia in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish the tilapia with fresh basil or parsley before serving for an added burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- You can use jarred roasted red peppers to save time or roast your own for fresher flavor.
- Low-sodium chicken broth keeps the sodium content under control and enhances the sauce’s richness.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste if you prefer a more tart sauce.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried herbs can be used but fresh is recommended for better flavor.
- To keep it vegan or vegetarian, substitute tilapia with firm tofu or baked eggplant slices and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Keywords: Tilapia, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Baked Fish, Healthy Fish Recipe, Mediterranean Fish Dish, Easy Dinner
