Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Recipe
Delight in a flavorful and creamy Tilapia dish simmered in a vibrant roasted pepper sauce. This quick and easy skillet recipe combines tender tilapia fillets with a rich sauce made from roasted peppers, onions, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 1 lb tilapia fillets
Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz roasted peppers, chopped
- 6 oz roasted peppers, pureed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Fish: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and opaque. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add Peppers and Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped roasted peppers, and pureed roasted peppers. Cook the mixture for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat and stir the sauce well. Taste and adjust with additional salt if necessary.
- Combine Fish and Sauce: Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the roasted pepper sauce. Spoon the sauce over the fish to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For the roasted peppers, you can use jarred roasted red peppers or roast fresh bell peppers at home by charring them over a flame or in the oven until the skin is blackened, then peeling and chopping or pureeing.
- Ensure the tilapia fillets are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- To make the dish lighter, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a milk alternative, though the sauce will be less rich.
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