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Fish Taco Bowls with Charred Mango Salsa

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword seafood
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Marinated Fish

  • 1 lb firm white fish cod, halibut, swordfish
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • juice of ½ lime
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Almond scallion rice pilaf

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup medium grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup scallions chopped
  • salt and pepper

Charred mango salsa

  • 1 mango peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup cucumber chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup basil chiffonade
  • juice of ½ lime
  • salt and pepper

Remaining ingredients

  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 8 radish quartered
  • extra lime wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Prepare the fish. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Make the marinade by combining 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon coriander, juice of ½ lime, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 2 tablespoon olive oil. Pour over the fish and turn to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the rice pilaf. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chopped onion and saute until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 cup rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add 2 cups chicken stock and bring the pot to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add ½ cup sliced almonds and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the cooked rice and ¼ cup scallions, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place the fish on a baking sheet and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
  • Meanwhile, make the charred mango salsa. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saute pan over high heat. Add the chopped mango and cook until browned and slightly charred, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Combine the mango with ½ cup cucumber, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup basil, the juice of ½ lime, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the fish taco bowls. Portion the rice into bowls and top with the fish, mango salsa, sliced avocado, and radish. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.