Easy Creamy Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
A delightful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with rich flavors and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the pureed roasted red peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tilapia fillets and simmer for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For better flavor, serve the creamy sauce generously over your chosen side. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg