YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Golden Pan-Seared Tilapia with Zesty Lemon
Pan-seared tilapia fillets seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, served over fluffy quinoa with crisp-tender asparagus and a bright squeeze of lemon.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz Tilapia fillets
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
0.5 cup Cooked quinoa
1 cup Asparagus spears
0.5 whole Lemon
0.5 tsp Garlic powder
0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
0.25 tsp Sea salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
PREPARATION
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure a crisp sear.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Evenly coat both sides of the tilapia fillets with the spice mixture.
Heat half of the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender and vibrant green, then remove and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet and place the tilapia fillets in the pan.
Sear the fish for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Place the warm cooked quinoa on a plate, top with the pan-seared tilapia and sautéed asparagus.
Finish the dish with fresh lemon zest and a generous squeeze of lemon juice over the fish.