Chili Rubbed Tilapia With Asparagus Recipes

CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS & LEMON

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.

SEARED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SPICY MINT GREMOLATA

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.

CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS & 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 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.

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.

CHILI-RUBBED TILAPIA WITH ASPARAGUS

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.