Tilapia with Pepper Sauce: A Quick and Flavorful Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tilapia fillets cooked in a vibrant pepper sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets tilapia
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced bell pepper and minced garlic, sauté until tender.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables.
- Add tilapia fillets and cook until they are opaque and flaky.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg