Quick Tilapia Roasted Pepper
Tender tilapia cooked in a smoky roasted red pepper sauce with garlic and lemon. A quick, healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 blender
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets or cod/haddock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 large red bell peppers roasted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional: Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all ingredients and equipment.
- Slice red bell peppers, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast peppers for about 20 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
- Let roasted peppers cool slightly, then blend with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia and simmer for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with fresh basil or red pepper flakes, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best taste.
- Red pepper flakes add desired spice.
- Tilapia can be substituted with cod or haddock.
- Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days.