I first experimented with this recipe while on a fishing trip. Does anyone else insist on cooking while on vacation? At least I plan fast and easy meals, like these quick blackened fish burrito bowls!
I love the easy prep of bowl meals, and to make this bowl even faster and easier, I used some ready-to-go ingredients. Canned black beans, frozen corn, and pre-made salsa make this dish easy!
For the rice, I cook large batches in advance in my rice cooker, and use them in other meals throughout the week. I might make fried rice, other bowl meals, burritos, or veggie burgers!
I also keep my blackening seasoning mixed up in large batches, so it’s easy to use. The recipe includes only the amount needed, but you can make extra while you’re mixing and save it for another meal!
Variations to the Quick Blackened Fish Burrito Bowls recipe:
- Low(er) Carb – Skip the rice and serve the bowl over some greens!
- Vegetarian – season tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas with the blackening seasoning instead of fish!
- Swap in any seasonal veggies you have on hand for the red cabbage or corn!
- ½ lb fish of choice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder, garlic powder, and salt, each
- ⅛ tsp cayenne, thyme, and oregano, each
- Splash canola oil
- 1½ cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup each: cooked black beans, sliced red cabbage, corn (frozen/thawed)
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
- ¼ cup salsa
- Cut the fish into small pieces (mine where about 1 inch by ½ inch).
- Combine paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, thyme, and oregano in a large bowl.
- Add the fish to the bowl and toss to coat in the spices.
- Heat a heavy bottomed skillet (I use cast iron) over medium high heat. When hot, add a splash of oil and the seasoned fish. Cook 3-4 minutes or until the fish is opaque, stirring once to "flip" the fish pieces.
- Between 2 medium bowls, split the cooked rice, black beans, red cabbage, corn, queso fresco, and salsa. Top with cooked fish and serve hot!
Always looking for new fish dishes – this looks delish!
I love finding creative fish recipes, and this one was a hit at my house! Thanks Jenny!
Bowls are my favorite, too!
So fast and easy, right?! Thanks Stephanie!
I am so impressed with the wonderful food you make!😍
How kind! Thank you Lin!
My kind of modern day comfort food!
Me too! I love all things spicy!
These look delicious! I’ve been into more bowls lately-such a great way to clean out the fridge too!
So true! You can put whatever you have into a bowl meal, and it usually is still fantastic!
I love making easy things even easier! Great tips!
Thanks Brittany! We really enjoyed this recipe, so I’ve made it enough times to have a good list of extra tips!
Love the easy ingredients in this recipe!
Thanks Shannon! It comes together in a cinch!
I’m all for easy meals like these!
Me too! Easy is best!
Great way to enjoy fish:) looks really good!
I completely agree, thanks Monika!
This looks so easy, and so delicious!
It’s bursting with flavors, I think you’ll love the recipe Emily!
this is a great idea!
Thanks Lindsey!
Did someone say ‘quick’?! Yum!
I love how fast this dish can be made, super quick! Thanks Serena!