Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Blackened Fish Taco Bowls, a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe features tender, blackened white fish served atop a bed of fresh ingredients like rice, lettuce, beans, and avocado. With customizable toppings and a zesty creamy sauce, these taco bowls bring excitement to your dinner table while providing a healthy balance of protein and vegetables.
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 plant-based yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Pat the fish fillets dry and rub with olive oil before coating with the spice blend. Squeeze lime juice over the top.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and flaky.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Assemble each bowl with rice as the base. Layer with lettuce or cabbage, black beans, corn (if using), topped with the blackened fish.
- Finish with avocado slices and pico de gallo before drizzling with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize toppings with jalapeños or diced mango for added flavor. Use leftover grilled vegetables or chickpeas as vegetarian alternatives.