Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets (about 6 oz each)

2 large red bell peppers

3 garlic cloves

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red bell peppers, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until softened and slightly charred.

Blend the roasted peppers with garlic and lemon juice until smooth to create the sauce.

In an oiled skillet over medium heat, cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.

Pour the roasted pepper sauce over the cooked fish and simmer for another minute before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 330
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 320mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Total Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 36g