I love grain bowls. You know what I’m talking about — rice or other grain, a protein, and usually some veggies. They’re easy, healthy, and if you do it right, delicious.
Taco bowls are a favorite of mine. There are so many different things you can add, but my favorite is a good tangy cilantro lime slaw, which I made for this recipe.
For the protein, I used firm white fish. I used cod, but you can use any kind of fish or even shrimp. I’ve even used salmon here too, and it’s delicious.
Before being sautéed in Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil, the fish gets a quick coating of two of my favorite seasoning blends. First, Nana’s Italian seasoning to give it that herby flavor. Then, Blackened Fish. The Blackened Fish adds heat, but also flavor, which I think a lot of spicy blends lack. It works well with the Italian seasoning and goes great with fish.
For the bowls themselves, you can use whatever you want. I made a quick slaw and added beans and avocado to make it even more filling. But corn, radishes, and bell peppers work too. Cheese is a great addition instead of avocado as well. Use gluten free flour in place of wheat if you’re gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp Ava Jane's Kitchen Nana's Italian seasoning spice blend
- 1 tsp Ava Jane's Kitchen Blackened Fish spice blend
- 10 ounces firm white fish such as cod or tilapia
- 2 tbsp Ava Jane's Kitchen Avocado Oil
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 tsp Colima Sea Salt
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup sour cream
To serve:
- Cooked brown rice, Avocado, Black beans, Salsa, Chopped green onions or cilantro
Instructions
- Put the flour in a shallow dish and add the seasonings. Stir well.
- Cut the fish into bite sized pieces and coat them with the seasoned flour.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
- Add the fish and cook until browned and cooked through.
- To make the slaw, put the cabbage, Colima Sea Salt,cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream in a bowl and mix well.
- To serve, add rice to a bowl and top with the fish, slaw, and desired accompaniments.