Description
Blackened Fish Taco Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the excitement of bold spices and fresh ingredients to your table. This enticing recipe features perfectly seasoned white fish, served over a base of fluffy rice and topped with crisp veggies, creamy sauce, and zesty lime. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it’s also customizable to fit any dietary preferences. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these taco bowls will impress with their lively presentation and delicious taste.
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 smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat the fish dry and rub with olive oil. Coat both sides with the spice blend and squeeze lime juice over them.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt to make the creamy sauce.
- Assemble bowls by dividing rice into four servings. Layer with shredded lettuce or cabbage, black beans, corn, and top with a fish fillet.
- Finish with avocado slices, pico de gallo or diced tomatoes, cilantro, crumbled cheese (if desired), and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco bowl
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg