Flavorful Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Recipe
A simple yet elegant dish featuring tender tilapia baked in a vibrant roasted red pepper sauce with garlic, lemon, and olive oil.
Ingredients
- Four tilapia fillets approximately one pound total
- One cup roasted red peppers jarred or homemade
- Three cloves garlic minced
- Two tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Two tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- One-quarter cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven — Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Sauce — Blend the roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish — Spread half of the sauce into the baking dish, place the tilapia fillets on top, and coat with the remaining sauce.
- Bake the Fish — Bake for 20–25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish and Serve — Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.