Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Fish Taco Bowls, a delightful dish that brings together perfectly seasoned fish, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings. Ideal for any occasion, these bowls can turn a weeknight dinner into a culinary celebration or impress guests at your next gathering. Each bowl features blackened fish complemented by fluffy rice, crispy greens, and a creamy sauce that ties it all together. With endless customization options for toppings, this recipe caters to every palate while ensuring a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice (white/brown/cauliflower)
- shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 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
Instructions
- Mix spices in a small bowl.
- Pat fish dry; rub with olive oil and spice blend. Squeeze lime juice over fish.
- Heat skillet over medium-high; cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky.
- In another bowl, whisk together creamy sauce ingredients.
- Assemble bowls with rice as base; layer with greens, beans, corn, blackened fish, avocado slices, toppings, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg