Healthy Recipe: Fish Taco Bowl
Healthy Recipe: Fish Taco Bowl is a easy Mexican‑American recipe that serves 4. 410 calories per serving. Recipe by Vanessa Perrone on YouTube.
Prep: 25 min | Cook: 17 min | Total: 52 min
Cost: $15.15 total, $3.79 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Atlantic Cod (skinless, cut into 4 equal pieces)
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 2 Lime (freshly squeezed, juice only)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (plus pinch for seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, divided)
- 1 Avocado (ripe, flesh only)
- 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt (plain, non‑fat or full‑fat)
- 2 cups Purple Cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper (seeds removed, finely diced)
- 4 Corn Tortillas (cut into bite‑size pieces and baked until crunchy)
Instructions
Make the fish marinade
In the food processor, combine the garlic cloves, juice of 2 limes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Blend until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Coat and bake the cod
Pat the cod pieces dry, then rub the thick marinade all over each piece. Place the fish on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 12 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 400°F
Prepare the creamy avocado dressing
Scoop the avocado flesh into the food processor. Add the juice of 1 lime, Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Time: PT5M
Make the fresh salsa
In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and finely diced jalapeno (seeds removed). Drizzle with a little olive oil, add a pinch of salt, and toss gently.
Time: PT5M
Create crunchy tortilla chips
Break the corn tortillas into bite‑size pieces, spread on a separate baking sheet, and bake at 400°F for about 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 400°F
Assemble the bowls
Divide shredded cabbage among four bowls. Drizzle each with a generous spoonful of avocado dressing and toss to coat. Top with baked cod pieces, salsa, and crunchy tortilla chips. Add an extra drizzle of dressing over the fish if desired.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 24g
- Carbohydrates
- 19g
- Fat
- 21g
- Fiber
- 6g
Dietary info: Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Carb, Paleo Friendly (if yogurt omitted), Dairy Free (use dairy‑free yogurt substitute)
Allergens: Fish, Dairy, Corn
Last updated: April 17, 2026








