Ingredients
– 1 1/2 lbs mild white fish (such as cod, halibut, rockfish, or tilapia), chopped into bite-size chunks
– 1/2 tsp cumin
– 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
– 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1 Tbsp olive oil
– 3 cups cooked rice (cilantro lime rice preferred)
– 1 small purple cabbage
– 2 medium avocados, diced
– 2 roma tomatoes, diced
– 1/2 red onion, chopped
– 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
– 4 oz cotija cheese (about 1 cup grated or crumbled)
– 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges for serving
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1/3 cup mayonnaise
– 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
Instructions
1-First, prepare the fish by preheating your oven to 375ยฐF and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chopped fish in a bowl, add 1 Tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together, spread it on the sheet, and bake for 20 minutes; broil for 3-5 minutes for crispier edges, or use an air fryer at 400ยฐF for 7-9 minutes, tossing halfway.
2-Next, handle the rice by cooking it fresh or reheating leftovers in a skillet until crispy, then keep it warm. For the sauce, mix 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp Sriracha in a bowl until smooth. Finally, assemble each bowl with 3 cups cooked rice as the base, add shredded purple cabbage, diced avocados, tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, and cotija cheese, then top with the fish and drizzle the sauce. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Last Step:
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๐ To thin the sauce for easier drizzling, add extra lime juice, water, or milk.
๐ฅ Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or more sour cream for a different twist.
โ๏ธ Use fresh or frozen and thawed white fish; cotija cheese can be replaced with queso fresco or a Mexican cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free option if rice is used appropriately
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 595
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 619 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
