Fish Taco Bowl with Mango Salsa

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This Fish Taco Bowl is heaven in your mouth. Imagine everything flavorful tequila lime fish topped with Mango Salsa and crunchy Fish Taco Slaw – Hello!!! If you’re ready for a party in your mouth… Follow me!

This bowl will definitely satisfy your craving for fish tacos and it’s so healthy and tasty.

fish taco bowl with mango salsa and taco slaw. served with fresh avocado

I’m definitely a summer person! I wouldn’t complain one bit if it could just be warm and sunshiny all year round.

Tequila, limes, and mangoes are summer flavors that warm my soul.

This Fish Taco Bowl takes me back to Baja every time. There are few things that I appreciate more than Baja-style Mexican food.

This healthy fish taco recipe was created with all of those vibrant flavors in mind.

What you’ll love about this bowl

Protein. This bowl has 35 grams of lean protein. That tasty marinade is just as good on grilled chicken if you’re in the mood for some tequila lime chicken, too!
Mango Salsa. The sweet and spicy Mango Salsa recipe takes this bowl to the next level! I make it all summer long and eat it on fish, shrimp, and grilled chicken. OMG, it’s ridiculously good!
Healthy. This meal prep bowl is not just healthy, it’s ultra-healthy! You get crunchy tasty veggies + healthy fats from avocado + protein-packed fish + spicy-sweet mango salsa! Why eat anything else?

healthy fish taco bowl, fresh mango slasa on top

Recipe Notes

This healthy fish taco bowl has several parts to it.

Tequila-Lime Fish. Tender fish marinated with tequila and lime juice. Grill, broil, on pan sear this fish.
Mango Salsa. Fruit salsa adds a sweet and spicy flavor to this bowl.
Fish Taco Slaw. This incredible fish taco slaw adds a great crunch to this bowl and an extra layer of spicy flavor.

What Goes Into a Fish Taco Bowl

Marinated Fish Ingredients

Fish. I like cod for this recipe. You can use any white fish that you like. Halibut and Mahi Mahi are also great options.
Tequila Lime Marinade. Tequila + limes

Taco Slaw Ingredients

Veggies. Cabbage, green onions, and cilantro.
Spices. Coriander, cumin, and oregano. (optional: crushed red pepper)
Lime juice.

Mango Salsa Ingredients

Mangoes.
Veggies. Red onion, cilantro, serrano peppers.

Extra Toppings

Creme Friache or Mexican Crema.
Avocado

How To Make A Taco Bowl

Step 1: Make the Tequila-Lime Marinade.

I usually make my marinade in a zip-top bag and then add my protein to the bag. The bag is easy to store in the fridge until you are ready to cook. Do not marinate the fish for more than a few hours.

GEEK WISDOM: Shrimp and chicken handle freezing really well in this marinade. Make an extra batch, freeze it, and voila! Dinner for next week is already done.

Step 2: Make the Fish Taco Slaw

Quarter the cabbage along with core. Slice out the core. Slice each quarter of the cabbage relatively thinly.

I like to use a mandoline slicer to make quick work of this cabbage slaw. Store-bought shredded cabbage is a quick alternative!

Step 3: Make the Mango Salsa

Simply dice the mangos, onions, peppers, and cilantro in a small bowl. Add a squeeze of lime juice and toss.

Step 4: Cook the Fish

You can grill, broil, or pan sauté the fish in this recipe. Most often I bake it because it’s just too easy!

BROIL: Broil for 8 to 10 minutes. I always line my sheet pan with parchment paper OR aluminum foil to make cleanup a breeze.
PAN SAUTE: To sauté your fish, heat a heavy-bottomed pan to medium-high heat. Add a few teaspoons of oil. (I like to use coconut or avocado oil for this recipe. If you’re baking, olive oil will work fine.) Pan sear the fish for 3 minutes, flip and cook an additional 3 minutes.
GRILL: Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Make sure the grates are well-oiled. Grill the fish for 2 minutes, flip it, and finish cooking on the second side for 2 to 3 more minutes. The fish should just start to flake when it is done.

Step 5: Assemble the Meal Prep Bowl.

Add a few handfuls of greens and between a half cup and a cup of the Mexican Slaw to large individual salad bowls.

add a some fish taco slaw to the meal prep bowl

Add the fish and the rest of your desired toppings.

add the tequiila lime fish to the meal prep bowl

Finish with a drizzle of creme fraiche.

Serve with extra lime wedges and tortilla chips.

FAQs and Expert Tips

How to pick a mango:

When you pick a mango, the flesh should be firm. The color of the mango isn’t always the best indicator of a mango’s ripeness.
Press on the mango very gently. The fruit should give a little but not be too mushy.
Smell the mango and see if has a mango aroma too it. This is often the best indicator of really ripe mangos.