In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, tomato, onion, and chili peppers and cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
Place the fillets in an oven-safe dish and top with the cooked vegetables. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Interesting Facts
This recipe is traditionally served with white rice and beans.
Sonoran Tilapia is named after the Mexican state of Sonora, where the dish was first popularized.
Tilapia is a lean, mild-flavored fish that is very versatile and easy to cook.