One Skillet Country Fried Tilapia with Creamy Lemon Sauce and Garlic Asparagus - Simple Seasonal

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp water (more as needed)
• 4 tilapia filets (12-16 ounces)
• 1/3 C flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 1/4 C panko bread crumbs
• 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 Tbsp flour
• 1 1/4 C chicken broth
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 C whole milk
• 2 Tbsp cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp lemon zest