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Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-15 |10 Comments
Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
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Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

PREP10 min
COOK20 min

Quick Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a speedy, flavor-packed fish dinner with a luscious Mediterranean flair—ready in under 30 minutes!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with half the salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the tilapia 2-3 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  3. 3
    In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, crushed tomatoes, and 1/4 cup broth. Puree until smooth.
  4. 4
    Lower skillet to medium. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add blender mixture, remaining broth, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in lemon juice. Return tilapia to pan, spoon sauce over the fillets, and simmer 2-3 minutes more.
  6. 6
    Top with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot!

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