Description
These Baja Fish Taco Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines flavorful baked fish with rice, veggies, and a zesty Baja sauce. Easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Baja Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the Fish: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush the seasoning onto both sides of the fish fillets.
- Bake the Fish: Place the seasoned fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the Baja Sauce: Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt to make the Baja sauce.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice among four bowls. Top with baked fish, red cabbage, corn, black beans, avocado slices, and cilantro. Drizzle with Baja sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute rice with cauliflower rice or chopped romaine.
- The fish can also be grilled or pan-seared.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
