Jerk-Spiced Tilapia with Asparagus and Rice Pilaf
Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 160
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 242 mg
Cholesterol: 50 mg
YIELD: 4
PREP TIME: 15 min.
COOK TIME: 6 min.
Details:
The sun is blazing, the temperature is rising, and the barbecue is calling your name. Get outside and grill up a light and delicious meal full of protein and flavor. Aaaay! Caliente!
Ingredients:
•               1 tsp / 5 ml thyme
•               1 tsp / 5 ml chili powder
•               1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
•               2 cloves of garlic, pressed
•               1 tsp / 5 ml ground ginger
•               1/2 tsp / 2 1/2 ml nutmeg
•               1/2 tsp / 2 1/2 ml cinnamon
•               1 tsp / 5 ml freshly ground black pepper
•               Pinch of sea salt
•               1 Tbsp / 15 ml lime juice
•               2 Tbsp / 30 ml olive oil
•               1/2 tsp / 2 1/2 ml ground cloves
•               4 tilapia fillets
Preparation:
1.            Combine herbs and spices in a small bowl and mix well.
2.            Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil. Pat both sides with spices.
3.            Sauté each fillet until just cooked through, about 3 min­utes on each side. Do not overcook!

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