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chili-rubbed tilapia w/ asparagus & lemon

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Missy Wimpelberg
Franklin, TN

This is a tasty rub on the tilapia. Big flavors and goes great with the asparagus. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For chili-rubbed tilapia w/ asparagus & lemon

  • 2 lb
    asparagus, cut into 1 in pieces (tough ends trimmed)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt (divided into 1/4 tsp's)
  • 1 lb
    tilapia fillets
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make chili-rubbed tilapia w/ asparagus & lemon

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

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