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Savor Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Tender tilapia fillets simmered in a smoky, vibrant roasted pepper sauce for an easy yet elegant seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Tilapia
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Roasted Pepper Sauce
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups roasted red peppers
  • 0.25 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Season tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook tilapia 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion in the same skillet until soft, then add garlic.
  4. Add roasted peppers and broth, simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Blend sauce until smooth, then return to skillet.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and honey, adjust seasoning.
  7. Return tilapia to sauce and simmer 3–5 minutes.

Notes

Serve with rice, vegetables, or crusty bread.