Description
Deconstructed fish tacos served in a bowl with seasoned white fish, crisp vegetables, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime crema. A healthy, quick, and vibrant meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi), about 4 fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup shredded red or green cabbage
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
1 large tomato, diced
1 medium avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Cotija cheese, crumbled (optional)
For the Lime Crema:
1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Pat the fish fillets very dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture generously over both sides of the fish fillets.
Step 2: Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned fish fillets in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque, cooked through, and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the pan and flake into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3: Prepare the lime crema. In a small bowl, whisk together the Mexican crema (or sour cream), fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 4: Prepare your remaining bowl components. Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it. Dice the red onion, tomatoes, and avocado. Shred the cabbage thinly. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn. Set all these vibrant ingredients aside.
Step 5: To assemble the bowls, start with a base of chopped romaine lettuce in each bowl. Arrange the flaked fish over the lettuce. Artfully add spoonfuls of black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, and shredded cabbage around the fish.
Step 6: Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared lime crema over all the ingredients. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro, a wedge of lime, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level of the fish and crema to your preference. For a gluten-free meal, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free. Leftovers are best stored with components separate and assembled just before eating to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tacos Wraps & Sandwiches
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg