Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata

Name: Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
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

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Level: Easy
Total: 35 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 35 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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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

Directions

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.