Description
These Crispy Fish Taco Bowls are everything you love about tacos, reinvented in a fresh, healthy, and flavor-packed bowl! Tender, flaky fish with a golden crispy crust, paired with rice, vibrant veggies, and a zesty lime sauce — the perfect summer dinner or meal prep recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup crushed cornflakes (for extra crunch)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil for baking)
For the Bowl Base:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onions
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup black beans (optional)
For the Creamy Lime Sauce:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or vegan alternative)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Pat the fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Coat the Fish: Combine panko and crushed cornflakes in a shallow dish. Press fish into the mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Cook the Fish:
Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Place on a greased baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. - Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix yogurt, mayo, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among serving bowls. Add lettuce, beans, corn, tomatoes, and onions. Top with crispy fish.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with lime sauce, add avocado slices, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the fish dry before coating for the crispiest crust.
- Use a wire rack when baking for even airflow and crunch.
- Customize your bowl with your favorite grains and veggies.
- Make ahead by storing fish, grains, and sauce separately.
- Try air frying at 400°F for 10–12 minutes for an easy crisp alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Seafood, Healthy Bowls
- Method: Baked or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crispy Fish Taco Bowls, Fish Dinner Recipes, Healthy Bowls Recipes, Summer Dinner Ideas, Seafood Meal Prep, Gluten Free Fish Recipes