Description
Blackened Fish Taco Bowls are a vibrant and delicious meal that combines bold spices with fresh ingredients. This customizable dish is perfect for casual dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Each bowl features perfectly seasoned fish, a variety of colorful toppings, and a creamy sauce that ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bowls are not only quick to prepare but also a healthy option that caters to various dietary preferences. Enjoy creating your own unique bowl with an array of toppings like avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets of white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- ½ cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Pat fish fillets dry and rub with olive oil; coat with the spice blend and squeeze lime juice over them.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until blackened.
- In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt to create the creamy sauce.
- Assemble the taco bowls by dividing rice among bowls; top with lettuce or cabbage, black beans, corn, a fish fillet, avocado slices, pico de gallo, cilantro, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg