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Roasted Pepper Sauce

Roasted Pepper Sauce: Elevate Your Weeknight Tilapia Game

This Roasted Pepper Sauce adds a delightful depth of flavor to elevate your weeknight tilapia dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 pieces Red Bell Peppers Roasted
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Season to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • non-stick skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the Mediterranean Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the red bell peppers into quarters, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Once cooled, blend the roasted peppers with garlic and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked tilapia and simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This roasted pepper sauce can be made ahead and stored for quick meal prep. Adjust seasoning before serving if needed.

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