Blackened Tilapia Taco Bowls

I love how simple this meal is to make, and customize.  You could make it even healthier by serving it over brown rice instead of the cilantro lime   I just love the extra boost of flavor you get from the rice.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• Pinch of oregano
• Zest of 1 lime
• 4 tilapia filets or other white fish filet of your choice
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed (fresh corn from the cob would be awesome)
• 1 small red onion diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked cilantro lime rice
• Fresh cilantro diced avocado, shredded lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine spices in a small dish. Sprinkle seasonings over tilapia filets, season with salt and pepper, rubbing the spices into the fish.
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add minced garlic and saute for about 20 seconds, then add in your tilapia filets. Careful not to add too many and crowd your pan, I cooked just 2 filets at a time. Once you add your fish, don't move them around, let them really sear. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes or so. Check to be sure fish is completely cooked (fish will be completely white and flaky throughout). Remove to plate and repeat with additional fish filets. Sprinkle fish with lime zest.
3. Visit  Blackened Tilapia Taco Bowls @ thechunkychef.com For Recipe Instructions.

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