Tilapia in Roasted Pepper Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 tilapia fillets
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup roasted red peppers
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Instructions:
01 -
Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the roasted red peppers and cook for another 2 minutes. Then, transfer the peppers and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Return the blended sauce to the skillet, stir in the heavy cream, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the roasted pepper sauce over the fish to coat.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.