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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-15 |12 Comments
Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce
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Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

This Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce recipe features tender fish fillets smothered in a creamy, vibrant sauce—ready in 45 minutes for an easy, flavorful dinner.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat tilapia dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear tilapia fillets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  3. 3
    In the same pan, sauté roasted red peppers and garlic for 1–2 minutes. Add oregano and chicken broth; simmer 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Blend pepper mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  5. 5
    Return to pan and stir in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer on low 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    Return tilapia to the pan, spoon sauce over fish, and heat through for 1–2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

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