Description
Blackened Fish Taco Bowls are a delightful, healthy twist on traditional tacos, perfect for any occasion. Featuring flaky blackened fish combined with fresh toppings and vibrant ingredients, these bowls bring bold flavors to your table in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or something special for a casual gathering, this recipe is versatile and customizable to suit all tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets of white fish (tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- Creamy sauce (Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Pat fish fillets dry and rub 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 per side until blackened.
- In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt for the creamy sauce.
- To assemble: Divide rice among bowls and top with lettuce/cabbage, black beans, corn, fish fillet, avocado slices, pico de gallo or tomatoes, cilantro, cheese (if using), and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize toppings based on personal preferences—try adding grilled shrimp or different veggies for variety. Ensure your skillet is hot enough to achieve that signature blackened crust on the fish.