Spicy Lemon Tilapia With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Tilapia With Chunky Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Lemon Tilapia; 4 tilapia fillets; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 2 dashes Frank's or Tabasco Hot Sauce or to taste; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Chunky Tomato Sauce; 2 cups chopped roma tomatoes, with juices; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 5 oz can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

Spicy Lemon Tilapia
4 tilapia fillets
salt to taste
pepper to taste
2 dashes Frank's or Tabasco Hot Sauce or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Chunky Tomato Sauce
2 cups chopped roma tomatoes, with juices
1 cup chopped onion
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 5 oz can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Sprinkle salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and hot sauce over fillets. Rub into flesh very well.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy bottom skillet over high heat until just beginning to smoke.
3
Fry fish until golden, about 5 mins per side, each in 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to plate.
4
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, sautee until just soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, sautee for two more minutes.
5
Add salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Sautee for one minute, just to bring out flavor.
6
Add tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil.
7
As soon as large bubbles begin to form, reduce heat to low. Simmer for at least 30 mins, or longer if desired, stirring occasionally.
8
Ladle sauce onto tilapia fillets. Serve with a simple cauliflower puree and roasted asparagus.

142

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Lemon Tilapia, 4 tilapia fillets, salt to taste, pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemon Tilapia With Chunky Tomato Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Lemon Tilapia With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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