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Fish Taco Bowl Recipe

Fresh & Flavorful Fish Taco Bowl Recipe You’ll Love

This Fish Taco Bowl Recipe transforms traditional flavors into a customizable dish perfect for any taste, served over cilantro lime rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 lb Whitefish Any similar variety works too.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice Or substitute with quinoa or brown rice.
For Toppings
  • 1 small Purple Cabbage Sliced.
  • 2 Avocados Diced.
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes Diced.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Or substitute with queso fresco.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can be swapped with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Or swap with avocado or more sour cream.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Or use fresh garlic.
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust based on your preference.
For Serving
  • 1 whole Lime Cut into wedges.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Squeeze Bottle

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, toss whitefish with olive oil, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until flaky, then broil for 2-3 minutes.
  2. While fish is baking, cook cilantro lime rice according to package instructions. If using pre-cooked rice, reheat it and mix in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  3. For taco sauce, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and Sriracha until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle.
  4. Assemble bowls with a scoop of rice, add flaky fish, then toppings like cabbage, avocados, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with taco sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize toppings to match dietary preferences. Fresh fish is key for optimal texture.

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