Baja Fish Taco Bowls
Fish taco bowls with a delicious sauce and fresh veggies is a fabulous way of getting your taco fix!
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Julia
Baja Fish:
- 10 ounces cod or halibut
- 2 tbsp avocado oil plus more for frying
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp chile sauce or sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice flour or potato flour
- fresh lime juice
- sea salt to taste
Sauce:
- 1 green onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 red chili pepper stem cut off
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
La Crema Topping:
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup paleo mayo
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1/2 green onion
- 1 tsp chili powder
Bowls:
- 1/2 head cabbage
- handful sliced red pepper such as cayenne or jalapeno
- crumbled cotija cheese
- pepita seeds
- gluten-free or corn tortillas
Make the Baja Fish
To make the baja fish, clean and dry the fish, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Place the oil and chili sauce in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate bowl. Dip fish in oil and chili sauce mixture, followed by the flour.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Cook fish, 3-6 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through (Note: this may need to be done in two batches depending on size of skillet). Set cooked fish aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, sea salt, and pepper.
Prepare the Bowls:
Pulse cabbage in a food processor until a riced slaw is formed. Transfer cabbage to a large serving bowl and add the sauce. Mix well to combine.
Top the cabbage with baja fish, red pepper, and crema topping. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and pepitas. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Serve with tortillas.
Serving: 1Bowl | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g