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Nigerian Peppered Tilapia Skillet With Tomato Bell Pepper Gravy

Name: Nigerian Peppered Tilapia Skillet With Tomato Bell Pepper Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 500 g tilapia fillets, patted dry; 2 whole red bell peppers, roughly pureed; 2 whole plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp curry powder; 1 tsp salt

Pan-seared tilapia fillets coated in a vibrant, mildly spiced sauce of reduced red peppers, fresh tomatoes, and mild curry spices.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Flash Gravy Reduction

Rapidly pan-reducing fresh tomato and pepper purees in oil to retain bright acidity and concentrated pepper notes.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the tilapia fillets evenly on both sides with half of the salt and half of the curry powder.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Pan-sear the tilapia fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky; transfer to a plate.

Step 4: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and fry the onion rings and minced Scotch bonnet for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in the pureed red bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, remaining curry powder, and remaining salt, simmering for 8 minutes until thick.

Step 6: Return the seared tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the hot pepper gravy over the fish, and warm for 2 minutes before serving.

Cooking tips

Patting the fish fillets completely dry ensures a clean crisp sear without sticking.
Adjust the amount of Scotch bonnet pepper to tailor the heat level to your preference.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nigerian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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