A Quick and Easy Weeknight Supper

Tilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull. All it needs is a spice rub to jazz it up.

You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking. Enjoy this figure friendly recipe!

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia With Asparagus and Lemon

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

Preparation

Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in pan, cover and steam until crisp about 4 minutes.

Combine chili powder, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a plate. Dredge fillet 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 5-7 mins total.

Divide among 4 plates.

Immediately add lemon juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and asparagus to the pan and cook, stirring constantly until asparagus is coated 2 mins.

Serve the asparagus with the fish.

Makes 4 servings