No-Tortilla Fish Taco Bowls

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This fish taco bowl recipe is everything but the tortilla. Spicy, seasoned pan-fried fish tops slaw, and is garnished with guacamole, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and lime.

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 limes, divided
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds skinless cod fillets, about 1-inch thick
4 cups shredded green and red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup prepared guacamole
lime wedges
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Directions

1 Combine onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Add juice of 1/2 lime and 1/4 cup olive oil and mix well.
2 Place cod fillets in the bag, reseal, and gently move fillets around in the bag until well coated with seasoning mix; refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
3 Meanwhile, place cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
4 Stir 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, cumin, and juice of 1/2 lime together in a small bowl; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to combine; place slaw in the refrigerator.
5 Place mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, juice of 1/2 lime, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in a small container with a well-fitting lid; cover and shake vigorously; refrigerate until needed. Slice remaining 1/2 lime to use for garnish.
6 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish fillets to the hot oil; cook undisturbed until fish begins to turn white around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn fish gently with a spatula; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
7 To assemble, divide slaw into 4 serving bowls. Top each one with fish, cilantro, guacamole, lime slices, and chopped tomatoes. Drizzle with chipotle mayonnaise.