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Blackened Fish Taco Bowls With Cilantro Lime Sauce

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Blackened Fish Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce combine spicy seared fish, fresh veggies, and fluffy rice with a zesty, creamy sauce—making for a bold, nourishing, and easily customizable meal in one vibrant bowl.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Pinch of salt
  • Water (to thin sauce, if needed)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine yogurt, mayo, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add water to thin if needed, and chill in fridge.
  2. Pat fish fillets dry and rub with olive oil. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper; rub evenly on both sides of the fish.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear fish 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky. Remove and flake into bite-sized pieces.
  4. To assemble, divide rice into bowls. Top with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and blackened fish. Drizzle with cilantro lime sauce and garnish with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Swap fish for shrimp or chicken using the same blackened spice blend.
  • Use cauliflower rice and skip beans for a low-carb version.
  • Top with pickled onions, jalapeños, or hot sauce for extra zing.
  • Chill sauce ahead for deeper flavor and smoother texture.
  • Store components separately for fresh-tasting leftovers.

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