Description
Succulent Baja-style fish taco bowls bring coastal Mexican flavors straight to your kitchen. Crispy seasoned fish nestled over cilantro-lime rice creates a vibrant meal that satisfies seafood cravings with bold, fresh ingredients you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 frozen cod fillets
Grains and Base:
- 2 cups pineapple lime cauliflower rice
Side Salads:
- 2 cups sweet and spicy coleslaw
Cod Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) taco seasoning
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
- 1 pinch salt
Toppings:
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Create a zesty coating by blending melted butter with taco seasoning, then generously brush the mixture over frozen cod fillets.
- Roast the cod in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes until the fish becomes perfectly flaky and fully cooked through.
- Craft a tangy honey lime crema by whisking together sour cream, fresh lime juice, honey, milk, and a delicate pinch of salt until smooth and well-combined.
- Construct the base of the taco bowls by evenly distributing cauliflower rice and crisp coleslaw across four serving dishes.
- After removing the fish from the oven, carefully place a golden-brown fillet into each prepared bowl.
- Enhance the bowls with creamy avocado slices, artfully drizzling the prepared honey lime crema over the top.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped cilantro as a vibrant, aromatic garnish, then serve the bowls immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap cod for other white fish like tilapia or halibut for versatile protein options.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce calories and boost protein content.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using a homemade blend for more control.
- Make the dish gluten-free by ensuring your taco seasoning is certified gluten-free and checking ingredient labels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg