Description
Experience a burst of flavor with our Blackened Fish Taco Bowls, a perfect meal for lunch or dinner that’s both nourishing and customizable. These bowls combine seasoned, blackened white fish with fresh toppings, creamy sauce, and your choice of rice or cauliflower rice, making them ideal for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings.
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
- Prepare the spice blend by mixing together smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Season the fish fillets by patting dry and rubbing with olive oil and the spice blend. Squeeze lime juice over the top.
- Cook the fish in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt for the creamy sauce.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing cooked rice among four bowls. Top with lettuce or cabbage, black beans, corn, a fillet of blackened fish, avocado slices/mash, pico de gallo/cilantro/cheese if desired. Drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg