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Fish Taco Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe

Fish Taco Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop, Microwave
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Fish Taco Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice are a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional fish tacos. With tangy pickled cabbage, zesty cilantro-lime rice, creamy jalapeño verde sauce, and perfectly seasoned fish, this dish is a fiesta for your taste buds!


Ingredients

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Quick-Pickled Cabbage

  • 1/2 medium head red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar (sub white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt

Cilantro-Lime Rice

  • 1 cup dry long-grain white rice, such as jasmine or basmati
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime

Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • Fish and Bowls

    • 1 lb. firm white-fleshed fish, such as cod or halibut
    • 1 tsp. chili powder
    • 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika
    • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
    • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pickled Cabbage: Place shredded cabbage in a large heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt; bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, or until sugar dissolves. Pour mixture over cabbage and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour. (You can also refrigerate overnight, or up to 3 days ahead.)
  2. Prepare Cilantro-Lime Rice: Combine the rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork, then add olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and lime zest and juice; stir to combine. Cover to keep warm if not serving immediately.
  3. Blend Jalapeño Verde Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine all sauce ingredients; blend until smooth with specks of green. Empty into a bowl.
  4. Prepare Fish: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; mix to combine. Sprinkle spice mixture over fish, turning to coat both sides. Cook fish in a skillet until golden and flaky.
  5. Assemble Bowls: Microwave black beans until warm. Divide Cilantro-Lime Rice and black beans between four bowls. Top with flaked fish, pickled cabbage, Jalapeño Verde Sauce, and garnishes.

Notes

  • You can customize these bowls with your favorite toppings like avocado, queso fresco, or toasted pumpkin seeds.
  • Feel free to adjust the spice level of the jalapeño verde sauce by adding more or less jalapeño to suit your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg