Chili-Rubed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

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TweetTilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull. All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors. You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking.

4 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic, powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound tilapia, Pacific sole or other firm white fish fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice

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

Nutrition
Per serving: 210 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 48 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 24 g protein; 4 g fiber; 418 mg sodium; 645 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (37% daily value), Folate (33% dv), Iron (33% dv), Fiber (24% dv).

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

[BICEPBULG]

TweetI eat Tilapia 1 time a week. And I use some similar spices I make. Kinda like a Cajun Rub. And I put it over a bed of rice with sun dried tomatoes and roasted bell peppers.