Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Name: Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 pound tilapia, Pacific sole or other firm white fish fillets; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Cook:20min

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.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:50:31 GMT