Description
This quick and easy tilapia recipe with creamy roasted pepper sauce is packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or hosting guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: red chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to a blender or food processor. Add the roasted red peppers, heavy cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour the roasted pepper sauce back into the skillet and heat over low-medium heat. Add the cooked tilapia to the sauce and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Transfer the tilapia to a serving plate, spoon the sauce generously over the fish, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
[‘Pat the tilapia dry to achieve a golden crust.’, ‘Stir garlic constantly to prevent burning.’, ‘Adjust seasoning in the sauce to suit your taste.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.’, ‘Cook tilapia in batches to ensure even cooking.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tilapia fillet wit
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 25
Keywords: tilapia recipe, roasted pepper sauce, quick dinner, healthy seafood, easy weeknight meal