ACE Fit | Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Trainers Near You
San Diego CA change location

Locate a trainer in your area.

Julie Pallia

Group Fitness Instructor

San Diego, CA

Ingrid Saenger

Personal Trainer

Solana Beach, CA

Chris Goudeseune

Group Fitness Instructor

San Diego, CA

Healthy Recipes
Provided by

< BACK

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Tilapia, 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.

Serves 4

Prep Time 20 min

Total Time 20 min.

Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Gluten Free Diet Healthy Weight Heart Healthy High Calcium High Potassium Low Calorie Low Carb Low Cholesterol Low Sat Fat Low Sodium

Ingredients/Directions

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

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

Cooking Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.