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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Creamy tilapia in roasted pepper sauce. One-skillet dinner. Ready in 25 minutes.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 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
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until cooked through and flaky.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic, chopped roasted peppers, and pureed roasted peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
  • Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir well and let the sauce gently simmer until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • Return the tilapia to the skillet and spoon the roasted pepper sauce over the fish.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Serve this tilapia in roasted pepper sauce over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.