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Baja Fish Taco Bowls Recipe

Baja Fish Taco Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Prepare the Baja Sauce: Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt to make the Baja sauce.
  5. 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