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Blackened Fish Taco Bowls: A Flavor Explosion Awaits!

Delicious blackened fish served over a bed of rice with fresh toppings in a vibrant taco bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Blackened Fish
  • 1 lb white fish fillets such as tilapia or cod
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Rice
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water for cooking rice
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped, for garnish
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Cook the Fish
  1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fish fillets.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, add a generous scoop of the cilantro lime rice as the base.
  2. Top with the blackened fish, shredded cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can add jalapeños for extra heat or corn for sweetness.

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