You can also use tilapia fillets in this recipe. Cooking the fish inside the red peppers gives it a wonderful sweet flavour. Serve it with a mixed green salad on the side for a wonderful healthy meal.
Ingredients:
2 red peppers
2 rainbow trout or tilapia fish fillets, about 1/2 1b (250 grams) each
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried red hot chili peppers
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Sauce:
1/2 cup dried basil
3 large garlic cloves or 1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsps apple cider vinegar
3 tbsps olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Cut peppers in half length-wise. Remove seeds and pith. Place cut side up on lightly oiled baking sheets.
2. Pat fish dry and sprinkle both sides with paprika and garlic. Cut eat fillet in half length-wise. Fold each piece of fish and stuff into pepper half. Roast for 20 minutes.
3. Prepare sauce: In a bowl, combine basil and garlic. Whisk in vinegar, then oil. When fish is ready, serve with sauce drizzled over top. Serve with a mixed green salad.
