Chili-Rubbed Tilapia With Asparagus & Lemon

Submitted by WendyMaq

"Adapted to serve 4 from South Beach Diet online. Phase 1."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb tilapia fillet
• 2 lbs asparagus, cut in 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

directions

1. Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover, and steam until tender crisp. (about 4 minutes).
2. Transfer to large plate, spreading out to cool.
3. Combine chili powder, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt on a plate. Dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat.
4. Heat oil in large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until just opague in the center, turning gently halfway. (5 - 7 minutes total.).
5. Divide among 4 plates.
6. Immediately add lemon juice, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, and asparagus to the skillet. Stir constantly until asparagus is heated through. (1 to 2 minutes). Serve asparagus with the fish.

Reviews

[claudiners]

Super easy and tastes delicious. I've made it twice in the last week and it came out perfectly both times. I, too, used broccoli instead of asparagus. I loved the lemon flavor infused into the vegetables.

 

[Greeniebeanie]

Very fast and super delicious! The mix of spicy and tangy is perfect! I used broccoli instead of asparagus and served it over a bed of rice and it made a perfect meal. One of my new favorites.

 

[TXOLDHAM]

I found this one in Eating Well Magazine and gave it a try last night. I steamed my asparagus for 2 minutes in a Zip-lock steamer bag but didn't cut them into 1 inch pieces (mainly because I forgot to!). Followed the rest of the recipe exactly. Easy and delicious. Next time I think I will only steam the asparagus for 1 minute as we really like our asparagus crispy-tender. This one is a repeater in our house.

 

[jfinestone]

Easy, filling, and delicious. My husband loves this dish. I makeit once or twice a month!