Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Blackened Fish Taco Bowls, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features perfectly seasoned fish, blackened to perfection, combined with fresh vegetables, zesty lime juice, and a creamy sauce that ties everything together.
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)
- 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
- 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 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 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 spice blend. Squeeze lime juice on top.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky.
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt in another small bowl.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice, lettuce/cabbage, black beans, corn, and topped with a fillet of blackened fish.
- Garnish each bowl with avocado slices, pico de gallo, cilantro, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. Customize your toppings based on preference—try adding bell peppers or crispy tortilla strips for extra texture. For a low-carb option, substitute regular rice with cauliflower rice.