Easy Creamy Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
A healthy and quick weeknight dinner featuring tilapia fillets in a rich, creamy roasted pepper sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, blended
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the tilapia from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the blended roasted red peppers and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and stir until well combined.
- Return the tilapia to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the fish, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg