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Mediterranean Tilapia

A quick and flavorful dish combining tender tilapia with vibrant Mediterranean ingredients like red bell peppers, garlic, and lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Tilapia (or substitute with cod, haddock, or halibut)
  • 2 cups Red Bell Peppers (fresh or jarred)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (fresh, minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (fresh)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh Parsley or Basil (chopped)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by mincing the garlic and chopping the red bell peppers into strips or desired shapes.
  2. Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to shimmer, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
  3. Toss the chopped red bell peppers into the skillet. Stir gently and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and become vibrant in color.
  4. Carefully add the tilapia fillets to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes. Flip the fish halfway through.
  5. Once the fish is cooked through, drizzle the fresh lemon juice over everything in the skillet. Give it a gentle toss to coat the fish and vegetables.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve immediately for the best flavor.

Notes

For storage, leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.