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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce Recipe

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4.4 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a delectable and elegant Italian main course that’s perfect for special occasions. Featuring tender tilapia fillets pan-fried to perfection and served with a rich, creamy roasted pepper sauce enhanced by Parmesan and garlic, this dish is both easy to prepare and impressively flavorful.

Ingredients

Fish

  • 1 lb tilapia fillets
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 oz roasted peppers, chopped
  • 6 oz roasted peppers, pureed
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish

  • chopped parsley
  • additional grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Fish: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, then fry them for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté Onion: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add Garlic and Roasted Peppers: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped roasted peppers, and pureed roasted peppers. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors and slightly reduce the sauce.
  4. Finish 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 the seasoning with salt if needed.
  5. Combine Fish and Sauce: Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the pan, spoon the roasted pepper sauce over them, and let the flavors meld for a minute or two over very low heat (or briefly covered, off the heat).
  6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought roasted peppers or roast your own by charring bell peppers under a broiler or on a grill until the skin blisters, then peeling and chopping/pureeing them.
  • Ensure not to overcook the fish to keep it tender and flaky.
  • This sauce pairs beautifully with polenta, rice, or crusty bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/tilapia-in-roasted-pepper-sauce-recipe/