Tilapia with steamed asparagus and mint

Ingredients:

• 2 tilapia fillets (about 0.5 kg total), cut in half
• 1 kg thin tender asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tbsp coarsely chopped mint leaves
• 1 small clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 0.5 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp olive oil + 4 tsp for drizzling over asparagus

Preparation:

1. Place the steamer basket in a large saucepan filled with boiling salted water, 2 cm deep. Add the asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. In a small dish, combine mint, garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes.
3. Brush the tilapia with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 pieces in a preheated skillet; cook, turning once, until the fish turns white, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to plates. Repeat with the remaining fish.
4. Serve the tilapia with asparagus, garnished with mint gremolata. Drizzle the asparagus and fish with olive oil if desired.