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Flavorful Tilapia Recipe with Easy Bold Roasted Pepper Sauce for Dinner

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A quick and easy tilapia dinner featuring a bold, smoky roasted red pepper sauce that pairs perfectly with flaky fish. This comforting yet impressive meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skinless and boneless
  • 2 large fresh red bell peppers, roasted and peeled, or one 12 oz (340 g) jar of high-quality roasted red peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream or coconut cream (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) or set broiler to high. Place whole red peppers on a baking sheet or broiler pan. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until skin is blackened and blistered on all sides.
  2. Transfer hot peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap or lid to steam for 10 minutes. Once cool, peel off charred skin, remove stems and seeds, and roughly chop the flesh.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine peeled roasted peppers, sautéed onion and garlic, chicken broth, smoked paprika, cumin, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until very smooth.
  5. Pour blended sauce back into skillet and simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes. Stir in heavy cream or coconut cream to add richness and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Pat tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a nonstick skillet with a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.
  7. Place cooked tilapia on plates and spoon roasted pepper sauce generously over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.

Notes

If sauce is too thick after simmering, add a splash more broth. Avoid overcooking tilapia to prevent dryness. Roasting peppers yourself adds smoky depth but good-quality jarred peppers are a convenient shortcut. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream. Add chipotle or cayenne for a spicy kick.

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