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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: Villerius
  • 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 zesty pickled cabbage, aromatic cilantro-lime rice, tender spiced fish, and a creamy jalapeño verde sauce, 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
  • Optional garnishes: queso fresco, fresh cilantro, toasted pumpkin seeds, sliced avocado

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.
  2. Prepare Cilantro-Lime Rice: Combine the rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and lime zest and juice; stir to combine.
  3. Blend Jalapeño Verde Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.
  4. Prepare Fish: Combine spices and coat fish. Cook fish in a skillet until golden and flaky.
  5. Assemble Bowls: Warm black beans, then divide rice, beans, fish, pickled cabbage, and sauce among bowls. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • You can customize these bowls with additional toppings like sliced avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, or crumbled queso fresco.
  • The pickled cabbage can be made ahead of time for convenience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg