Blackened Fish Taco Bowls
Blackened Fish Taco Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings the coastal flavors right into your kitchen. This healthy dish features perfectly seasoned blackened fish paired with fresh toppings, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. With just 25 minutes of prep and cooking time, these bowls are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit any palate. The bold spice blend, combined with colorful ingredients, creates a delicious and nutritious meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that’s packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Coastal
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, mix spices for the seasoning.
- Pat fish fillets dry and rub them with olive oil and the spice blend. Squeeze lime juice over the top.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook fish for 3–4 minutes on each side until blackened.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt for the creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls by placing cooked rice at the base, followed by shredded lettuce/cabbage, black beans, corn, fish fillets on top.
- Add avocado slices, pico de gallo, cilantro, drizzle with sauce, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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