Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tilapia fillets (about 1 pound)
- 2 large Red bell peppers
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp Olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Slice red bell peppers in half and remove seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast peppers for about 20 minutes or until skins blister. Once cool, peel the skins off.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a blender, combine roasted peppers, sautéed garlic, basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Season tilapia with salt and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve the tilapia topped with roasted pepper sauce alongside rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg