This Low Calorie High Protein Fish Taco Bowls are just 293 calories, and is packed with 28g of protein!. If you love fish tacos, but are looking to cut carbs and calories, this fish taco bowls recipe is perfect!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 pound tilapia fillets cut into small filets
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Low Calorie High Protein Fish Taco Bowls
Healthy High Protein Fish Taco Bowls Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can meal prep 2 ways. You can cook the healthy recipe completely then store for later, or add the ingredients to a bag, mix and add to the freezer for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes, or in a 350 degree oven until warmed through (about 20 minutes)
Low Calorie High Protein Fish Taco Bowls
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Low Calorie High Protein Fish Taco Bowls
Ingredients
Marinade for Fish Taco Bowls:
- 1 pound tilapia fillets cut into small filets
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Fish Taco Bowl Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (any color) or sliced lettuce
- 1 avocado sliced
- Olive Oil Spray
- 1/2-1 cup Homemade Pickled Red Onions or store-bought
Creamy Chipotle Dressing:
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
- ½ teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
- 1 lime zest and juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mango Salsa Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat a grill (or grill pan on the stovetop) to high heat and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Add the marinated fish and cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for another 5 minutes until the fish is flakey.
- Meanwhile, mix all of the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the mango salsa ingredients and set aside.
- To assemble, add the cabbage to the bottom of bowls. Add the cooked fish, avocado slices and 1/8 cup of mango salsa.
- Drizzle over some dressing over the fish tacos and serve.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published May 3, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on April 18, 2023 by Audrey Johns
