CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus image

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons Chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt, divided
1 pound Tilapia or sole
2 tablespoons Olive oil
3 tablespoons Lemon juice

Steps:

Steam asparagus 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, turning halfway, 5 - 7 minutes.
Divide among plates.
Immediately add lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and asparagus to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is coated and heateed through, about 2 minutes.
Serve the asparagus with the fish.