Description
These fish taco bowls are a fresh, flavorful, and customizable meal idea that combines the zestiness of Mexican flavors with the convenience of a one-bowl dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- White fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Olive oil
- Fresh lime juice
- Cooked white rice, brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Cubed avocado
- Black beans or pinto beans
- Freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of half a lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fish fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through.
- Warm your rice or grain of choice, fluff it with a fork, and set aside.
- Dice tomatoes, slice red onions, shred lettuce, and cube avocado. Set aside.
- Combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls starting with the rice base, then layer shredded lettuce, beans, and cooked fish. Add diced veggies and avocado on top.
- Drizzle the lime sauce over the bowl and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the fish to avoid a dry texture.’, ‘Use fresh lime juice for better flavor.’, ‘Customize the spice level by adding cayenne or serving with hot sauce.’, ‘Prep veggies and rice ahead of time to save time during assembly.’, ‘If baking the fish, use a wire rack for even cooking and a crispy exterior.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 25
Keywords: fish taco bowls, healthy dinner, Mexican flavors, easy recipe, customizable meal