If you're looking for a quick and delicious fish recipe that's packed with flavor, look no further than chili-rubbed tilapia with asparagus lemon. This dish is easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The tilapia is coated in a flavorful chili rub and then baked until cooked through. The asparagus is roasted with lemon and olive oil until tender and slightly charred. This dish is served with a light lemon-herb sauce that brings all the flavors together.
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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
LEMON GARLIC TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place fillets in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 93 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
LEMON-CHILI TILAPIA
Want to eat more good-for-you fish? Try high-fiber cereal-coated tilapia that can be on your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut fish crosswise into 2-inch-wide pieces; set aside.
- Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush cereal in food processor).
- In shallow bowl, mix cereal, lemon peel, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. In another shallow bowl, place milk. Dip fish pieces into milk, then coat with cereal mixture; place in pan. Drizzle oil evenly over fish.
- Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients except cilantro until blended. Stir in cilantro. Serve sauce with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 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
CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON
Steps:
- 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 on a plate. 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.
GRILLED CHILI-RUBBED RIB-EYES WITH HERB CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
Steps:
- Stir together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Shape into a 4-inch log; wrap in plastic wrap, and chill until firm.
- Combine chili powder and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Stir in olive oil to form a paste. Rub chili mixture on both sides of steaks.
- Combine salt and 4 1/2 quarts water in a large Dutch oven. Bring water to a boil; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
- Gather 5 asparagus spears into a bundle; wrap with 1 slice of prosciutto. Repeat procedure with remaining asparagus and prosciutto. Set aside.
- Preheat a gas grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Place steaks on grill rack over direct high heat; grill, covered with grill lid, 10 minutes, turning once. Turn off burners that are directly below steaks. Reduce heat to medium; grill, covered with grill lid, 6 to 8 minutes or until done.
- Remove steaks to serving plates; top each steak immediately with 1 tablespoon of herb cheese log. Serve asparagus bundles with steaks. Garnish, if desired.
LEMON-PARSLEY TILAPIA
I like to include seafood in our weekly dinner rotation but don't want to bother with anything complicated (and it had better taste good or the family will riot). This herbed fish does the trick. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place tilapia in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Drizzle with lemon juice, then melted butter., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 11-13 minutes. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients. Remove fish from oven; sprinkle with parsley mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic exchanges
PAN-GRILLED TILAPIA WITH LEMON AND RED ONION
This recipe came from necessity, as I was so very hungry, sick of chicken, and I didn't want to turn on the oven. My diet is pretty specific right now so this was easy and delicious low-carb lunch when served with a salad. Greek salad with pink grapefruit added really brought out the flavor blend, and fits well with the Mayo Clinic Diet of adding grapefruit to each meal of meat or fish and salad or veggies. I made a single serving so I am leaving it to the maker to multiply.
Provided by Terri-Lynn Howell-Schlaiss
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 27m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Squeeze lemon juice over tilapia; season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in hot oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook and stir until onion begins to look translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Push onion mixture to sides of the skillet. Melt remaining 1/2 teaspoon of butter in the skillet. Place tilapia in the center of the skillet and cover with onion mixture. Cover skillet and cook tilapia until it starts to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Push onion mixture to the sides again and flip tilapia. Cover and cook until second side is golden and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
- Remove skillet from heat. Top tilapia with grated Parmesan cheese, cover, and let stand until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 337.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS & LEMON
From Jillian Michaels. 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, 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 JackieOhNo
Categories Tilapia
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 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 65, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 388.4, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 6.1
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh tilapia fillets.
- If you don't have chili powder, you can substitute another spice mixture, such as taco seasoning or Cajun seasoning.
- To make the chili rub, simply combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well blended.
- When cooking the tilapia, be sure to cook it over medium heat so that it doesn't overcook and dry out.
- Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
- The asparagus can be roasted or grilled. If you're roasting it, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
- If you're grilling the asparagus, brush it with olive oil and grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until tender.
- The lemon butter sauce is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the tilapia and asparagus.
Conclusion:
Chili Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is flavorful and moist, the asparagus is roasted to perfection, and the lemon butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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