Description
This Easy Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring light, flaky tilapia fillets cooked to perfection and served with a rich roasted red and yellow bell pepper sauce infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and vegetable broth, it offers a delicious, healthy meal that’s quick and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 fillets Tilapia (The star of the dish, offering a light and flaky texture.)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Adds richness and ensures a lovely sauté.)
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper (Provides sweetness and vibrant color.)
- 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper (Adds similar sweetness and visual appeal.)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (A must for flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Imparts a warm, smoky flavor.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Essential seasoning for depth.)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adds a hint of spice.)
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth (Enhances the flavor profile of the sauce.)
Garnish
- Fresh Parsley (Optional garnish)
- 2 wedges Lemon (A squeeze of citrus elevates the dish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Roast the red and yellow bell peppers until their skin is charred and blistered all over. Once cooled, peel off the skins, remove seeds, and roughly chop the flesh.
- Make the Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the roasted peppers, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then pour in the vegetable broth. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend the Sauce: Transfer the pepper mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the sauce to the skillet and keep warm on low heat.
- Cook the Tilapia: In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the tilapia fillets lightly with salt and pepper. Cook the fillets 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Spoon the roasted pepper sauce onto plates and top with the cooked tilapia fillets. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedges. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- If you do not have fresh roasted peppers, jarred roasted peppers can be used as a shortcut.
- Adjust the smoked paprika amount to taste for more or less smokiness.
- Tilapia can be substituted with other white flaky fish like cod or snapper.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a light salad.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of coconut milk or cream when blending the peppers.
