~chili~rubbed tilapia w/asparagus & lemon~

!yummy and healthy!

time: 20 minutes / 4 servings 

what you need:

2 lbs asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1" pieces

2 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1 lb tilapia

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

bring an 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

dredge fillets in the spice mixture to coat

heat oil in a large 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.