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Roasted Pepper Sauce

Delicious Roasted Pepper Sauce for Quick Tilapia Dinners

This vibrant Roasted Pepper Sauce is perfect for quick tilapia dinners, combining smokiness and sweetness for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 medium Red Bell Peppers Sweet and vibrant
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh; use garlic powder if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens flavor; lime juice can be used
  • to taste Salt Opt for sea salt or kosher salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Substitute with cod or haddock

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation and Roasting
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. Slice red bell peppers into quarters. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until soft and charred.
  3. Let the roasted peppers cool, then blend in a blender with garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
Cooking the Fish
  1. Heat skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and place tilapia fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Pour roasted pepper sauce over cooked tilapia and simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. It can also be frozen for up to two months.

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