Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata

• 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. 1.
2. Put a steamer basket in a large pot over 1-inch of boiling salted water.
3. Add the asparagus; cover and steam until it is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. 2.
5. In a small dish, stir together the mint, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes.
6. 3.
7. Brush the tilapia with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Add 2 tilapia fillets to hot pan; cook, turning once, until opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes total.
9. Transfer to plates.
10. Repeat with remaining tilapia.
11. 4.
12. Serve the tilapia with the asparagus; garnish with gremolata mixture.
13. Drizzle the asparagus and fish with olive oil, if desired.
14. Nutritional analysis per serving
15. 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

thin, mint leaves, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper, tilapia, salt, extra virgin olive oil

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