Tilapia, a mild-flavored fish, pairs perfectly with bold flavors. This chili rub gives the tilapia a spicy kick, while the asparagus and lemon add a touch of brightness and freshness. The result is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
This recipe is also incredibly easy to make. Simply rub the tilapia with the chili mixture, roast it in the oven, and serve it with the roasted asparagus and lemon wedges. The entire dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes recipes for a variety of delicious side dishes that would pair well with the chili-rubbed tilapia. These side dishes include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and a simple green salad. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect meal to satisfy your taste buds.
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.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Tilapia Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 468.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS & LEMON
Make and share this Chili-Rubbed Tilapia With Asparagus & Lemon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WendyMaq
Categories Tilapia
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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).
- Transfer to large plate, spreading out to cool.
- Combine chili powder, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt on a plate. Dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat.
- 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.).
- Divide among 4 plates.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 419.7, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 28.8
SEARED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SPICY MINT GREMOLATA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Put a steamer basket in a large pot over 1-inch of boiling salted water. Add the asparagus; cover and steam until it is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- 2. In a small dish, stir together the mint, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes.
- 3. Brush the tilapia with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tilapia fillets to hot pan; cook, turning once, until opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to plates. Repeat with remaining tilapia.
- 4. Serve the tilapia with the asparagus; garnish with gremolata mixture. Drizzle the asparagus and fish with olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 57 milligrams, Sodium 184 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 28 grams
CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON
Steps:
- 1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steam basket, place in the 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 ? 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 ? 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. Calories: 245 kcal Carbohydrates: 13 g Dietary Fiber: 6 g Fat: 9 g Protein: 29 g Sugars: 5 g
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4.54105 g, Carbohydrate 13.5376125015793 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fiber 6.3626998162331 g, Protein 28.1235900000695 g, SaturatedFat 1.3035195 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (366g), Sodium 102.793500000183 mg, Sugar 7.17491268534619 g, TransFat 0.00457750000000012 g
LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPINACH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the flour on a plate; dredge the tilapia in the flour, tapping off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; stir in the parsley.
- Meanwhile, toss the spinach with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Divide among plates, top with the fish and drizzle with some pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.
CHILI RUBBED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Bring 1 inch of water to boil, Stteam asparagus for 4 minutes. Combine chili powder, garlic powder and salt on plate. Dredge fillets in spice mixture to coat. Heat oil high heat, turn when ready (total 5-7 minutes). Remove when done. Add lemon juice, salt and asparagus to pan and cook (2 minutes)
CHILI RUBBED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA
Clipped from the local paper, this was adapted from "Fine Cooking Fresh" by the editors of Fine Cooking magazine. Leftovers, if any, can be used for fish tacos. This healthy but tasty entree is an excellent source of fiber with 12 grams per serving.
Provided by Epi Curious
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 30m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a heat-proof platter on the middle rack of the oven.
- In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, lime juice, 2 tablespoons canola oil, cilantro and black pepper; toss gently. Let the salsa sit at room temperature while you cook the fish.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 teaspoon black pepper with the chili powder, cumin, oregano and about 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste). Rub both sides of the tilapia fillets with the mixture.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Working in batches, cook two of the tilapia fillets until lightly browned and the flesh is opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to the platter in the oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining two fillets. Transfer the fillets to the platter and spoon half of the salsa on top. Serve with the remaining salsa on the side.
- For fish tacos: Place the fish in warmed, soft flour tortillas. Top with finely shredded cabbage or lettuce and leftover salsa. A basic tartar sauce blends well with this fish, or you can mix chili powder with reduced-fat mayonnaise. Place a dollop on the fish.
TILAPIA & LEMON SAUCE
Serve this lemon tilapia with any tossed salad full of your favorite vegetables and buttered bread. It's easy, quick and unique. And it's a big hit with company, too. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt. Dip fillets in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve fish and sauce with rice; garnish with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To ensure the tilapia is evenly coated in the chili rub, pat it dry with paper towels before applying the rub.
- If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute a mixture of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when searing the tilapia. If the pan is too crowded, the fish will steam instead of sear.
- To prevent the asparagus from becoming overcooked, cook it just until it is tender-crisp.
- Serve the tilapia and asparagus immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This chili-rubbed tilapia with asparagus and lemon is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The rub gives the fish a slightly spicy and smoky flavor, while the asparagus and lemon add a refreshing brightness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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