TILAPIA IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is absolutely scrumptious, elegant and worthy of a special occasion. You won’t believe how easy it is to make it! 

I am really proud to share this tasty Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce recipe with you. I’ve been trying to come up with the perfect roasted pepper sauce and I finally found it! Yay!!! It pairs so well with tender tilapia and I can say, without any hesitation, that this dish makes it into my top 3 most loved recipes. Did I mention that it is super easy to make?

Seriously, after you cook this dish, you’ll feel like you are at an expensive restaurant. Don’t forget to pair it with fresh, toasted bread and a glass of your favorite wine. You can also serve it on top of pasta if you’d like to have a more filling meal. I found I like it best with garlic bread. My husband loves dipping the bread into the creamy sauce while sipping his wine. Whatever you choose to serve it with, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Here is a list of the necessary ingredients:

• 1 lb. (or more) tilapia filets
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 6 oz. roasted peppers,* chopped
• 6 oz. roasted peppers,* pureed
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt, pepper chopped parsley to garnish

*Home-baked and store-bought roasted peppers could be used.

1. Melt 2 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet and fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

2. Season the fish with salt and pepper, remove from the skillet, and set aside. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and onion and saute for 5 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and chopped and pureed roasted peppers, then keep cooking for another 5 minutes.

4. Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat, stir, and taste if the sauce needs more salt.

5. Return the fish to the pan and cover it with sauce.

6. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is absolutely scrumptious, elegant and worthy of a special occasion. You won't believe how easy it is to make it! 

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 346 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb tilapia fillets
• 3 tsp butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic clove
• 6 oz roasted peppers, chopped (see note)
• 6 oz roasted peppers, pureed (see note)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet and fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
2. Season the fish with salt and pepper, remove from the skillet and set aside. To the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and onion and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, chopped and pureed roasted peppers and keep cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat, stir, and taste if the sauce needs more salt.
5. Return the dish to the pan and cover with sauce.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Home-baked and store-bought roasted peppers will work well in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 15g75%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 120mg40%

Sodium 285mg12%

Potassium 139mg4%

Total Carbohydrates 4g1%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A43%

Vitamin C137%

Calcium17%

Iron3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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