Description
A delightful fusion of seasoned fish, fresh toppings, and a wholesome base that brings coastal flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced red onion, sour cream, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- Combine the blackening seasoning ingredients.
- Rub the fish fillets evenly with olive oil on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned fish fillets.
- Cook the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before flaking into large chunks.
- Prepare the base for your bowls with cooked rice or quinoa.
- Top the rice with corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and chunks of fish.
- Drizzle with lime juice and scatter cilantro on top.
- Add any optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear and flavor. Allow fish to rest before flaking for maximum juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg