Blackened Fish Taco Bowls
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Blackened Fish Taco Bowls
Description
Blackened Fish Taco Bowls bring together tilapia filets coated in a robust blackening spice blend, then seared to achieve a flavorful crust while keeping the center tender and flaky. The fish’s rich seasoning combines chili powder, cumin, cayenne, paprika, and aromatics like garlic and onion powder. Cooked quickly on a hot skillet, the fish locks in moisture and flavor.
The cubed avocado crema is smooth and tangy with lime zest and juice, providing a cooling contrast to the spicy fish. The corn salsa, with seared corn kernels, red onion, jalapeño, and black beans, adds texture and sweetness. Serving with shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges creates a fresh, colorful bowl filled with diverse textures and flavors typical in taco bowls.
Ingredients
AVOCADO CREMA
- 1 avocado pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh
- lime zest of 1
- lime juice of half a lime
- salt kosher salt, pinch; black pepper, pinch
- black pepper kosher salt, pinch; black pepper, pinch
BLACKENED FISH
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or less, to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 -1 tsp kosher salt more or less, to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- lime zest of 1
- 4-6 tilapia or other white fish filet of your choice, filets
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- vegetable oil drizzle
CORN SALSA
- 1 cup corn kernels if using frozen - thaw them
- 2/3 cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 10 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
TO SERVE
- cilantro whatever you would like, fresh cilantro; avocado diced; lettuce shredded; purple cabbage shredded; lime wedges; etc
- avocado
- lettuce
- purple cabbage
- lime
- sour cream
Instructions
CREMA
- Combine all crema ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.
FISH
- Combine seasonings (chili powder, cumin, cayenne, paprika, onion powder, oregano) in a small dish, then rub seasoning mix into the fish filets.
- Heat a large skillet over MED HIGH heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and saute for about 20 seconds. Then add 2 tilapia filets.
- Once you add the filets, don’t move them, let them really sear. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip over and cook another 2 minutes or so.
- Fish should be cooked until opaque, white and flaky throughout. Remove filets to a plate, sprinkle with half the lime zest and repeat with remaining filets.
CORN SALSA
- Add another drizzle of vegetable oil to the same skillet, still over MED HIGH heat. Add corn, red onion and jalapeno to the skillet.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes without stirring, really letting them sear. After 1-2 minutes, stir and cook another couple of minutes until they’re tender and caramelized.
- Add black beans and cook another minute.
ASSEMBLE
- Add rice (if using any) to a bowl, then top with some of the corn salsa, pieces of blackened fish, a drizzle of avocado crema, and any additional toppings you’d like.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 923IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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