Spicy Fish Taco Bowls
Fish Taco Bowls are everything you love about a delicious fish taco – but loaded into a bowl. Tender cod fish seasoned with a select spices, served with pickled onions, black beans, rice, jalapeño sauce and the most delicious slaw!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound firm white fish such as cod, tilapia or halibut
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
Crema:
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ jalapeño seeds/ribs removed
- 2 teaspoon lime juice + 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ cup loosely-packed cilantro
- ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 4-5 teaspoons agave or honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and kosher salt
- ~4 cups shredded cabbage mix
- Pickled onions
- Prepared rice
- Chopped cilantro/ avocados/ black beans/ cotija cheese for bowls
Instructions
- SAUCE: Add the sour cream, mayo, jalapeño, lime juice, zest, cilantro, old bay, and chipotle chili powder to a blender and blend until mostly smooth with just speckles of cilantro running through the sauce. Pour the sauce into a container, cover, and place in the fridge until ready to use.
- FISH: In a bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, old bay, and cayenne. Pat the fish loins/filets dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the prepared seasonings over the fish, making sure to evenly coat both sides. Heat a non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and cook the fish for 2-4 minutes on each side or until the fish starts to turn opaque. Take care not to over cook the fish. Remove the filets to a plate and flake with a fork.
- SLAW: In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, agave, and whisk together. Add the cabbage mix to a bowl and pour the dressing over the mix. Toss to combine, taste and adjust with more seasonings as desired.
- BOWLS: Place the desired amount of rice in bowls, top with flaked fish, cabbage slaw, black beans, avocados, and cilantro as desired. Then drizzle the sauce over the bowls and serve.
