Photo: Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata Recipe
Notes
Cooking the tilapia in a very hot nonstick skillet ensures only a small amount of oil is needed. Using fresh herbs and citrus as a topping with just a drizzle of heart healthy oil to finish packs big flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds thin, tender asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total), halved
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus 4 teaspoons oil for drizzling
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.
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Nutritional analysis per serving
Calories 230; Total Fat 10.5g (Sat Fat 2g, Mono Fat 7g, Poly Fat 1g) ; Protein 28g; Carb 9g; Fiber 5g; Cholesterol 57mg; Sodium 184mg
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By JuanPablo
on December 21, 2011
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The recipe was good and it lacked a bit of flavor so i made a change. i wrapped the Asparagus with bacon and i saute them until the bacon was crisp and after i did that than the recipe was much better. nice balance and taste which complements well.
By anj2000
Santa Monica, CA
on November 29, 2011
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I wasn't sure if the gremolata would be flavorful enough (or too dry, but decided to give it a try due to so many good reviews. I'm glad I did - healthy, easy, and delicious! The only change I made was to use cooking spray instead of brushing the tilapia with oil. This will be a new weeknight staple!
By catsun
HOUSTON, TX
on July 19, 2011
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FANTASTIC!! My family loved it. I made a few changes because i was out of Tilapia and I roasted my asparagus. Everyone, including the grand-children want it again tonight
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