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Zesty Baja Fish Bowls


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring baked cod fillets with zesty toppings, served over a bed of pineapple lime cauliflower rice and accompanied by sweet and spicy coleslaw.


Ingredients

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  • 4 frozen cod fillets
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups pineapple lime cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups sweet and spicy coleslaw
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Combine melted unsalted butter with taco seasoning in a small bowl. Evenly brush mixture over frozen cod fillets.
  3. Arrange cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. While cod bakes, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, honey, milk, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Evenly divide pineapple lime cauliflower rice and sweet and spicy coleslaw among four serving bowls.
  6. Place one baked cod fillet into each assembled bowl.
  7. Top each bowl with avocado slices, drizzle with honey lime crema, and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Fresh lime juice enhances the flavor of the crema.
  • Feel free to add more toppings like jalapeños for extra heat.
  • This dish can be made gluten-free by ensuring the taco seasoning is gluten-free.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Baja Fish Bowls, Zesty Fish Bowl Recipe, Cod Fish Bowl, Healthy Fish Recipe