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
- 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.
- 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.
- Blend Jalapeño Verde Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Prepare Fish: Combine spices and coat fish. Cook fish in a skillet until golden and flaky.
- 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