These paleo fish taco bowls are such a well balanced meal! They are filled with delicious pan fried barramundi, aka The Sustainable Seabass® fillets, lots of veggies, cauliflower rice, and topped off with a creamy cashew chipotle sauce! Sign me up for this quick and easy, nutritious, and delicious meal please!
Just wanted to let you know that these taco bowls are sponsored by my friends at Australis Barramundi- The Better Fish!
Let's take a quick second to chat about Australis Barramundi - The Better Fish, and why I've decided to partner with them on this fabulous recipe.
They have committed themselves to sourcing sustainable sea bass. How cool is that?! Sea bass is not a fish that is easy to find from a sustainable source, so I was very eager to work with The Better Fish and shedding a light and spreading the word.
Why are sustainable fishing practices so important? Well,
- We will have to produce 70% more food by 2050. This means that a decision like choosing barramundi over beef once a week can make a big difference.
- Health experts recommend at least two servings of fish a week, yet this would require four planet earths if we relied on wild fish alone… sustainable is SUCH an amazing choice!
- Supporting scalable, ecological innovation and making informed choices will create healthier and lower impact foods for everyone!
For more information about sustainability and Australis Barramundi, come look over here!
What makes these fish taco bowls so great?
It's not everyday that I come up with delicious recipe ideas like this one: paleo fish taco bowls. I'll be honest… I was inspired by all of the delicious fish tacos I've been having around Southern California.
I knew I wanted to take my favorite things about fish tacos and incorporate them in a Whole30 compliant fish taco bowl instead.
This wasn't TOO difficult to do, as I already knew how delicious the creamy cashew chipotle sauce was going to be. I've made different sauces with a similar base before, so I knew I had to focus on nailing the fish marinade.
I think we should start introducing TACO BOWL TUESDAY in addition to taco Tuesday, no?
You'll get even more nutrition packed into one bite, as you're getting leafy greens and cauliflower rice inside, too! How awesome does that sound?!
I cannot think of a better meal for your next Taco Tuesday than these paleo fish taco bowls. Be sure to cook them up for your friends and family the next time you want to impress them!
If you're looking for a filling & nutritious one bowl meal, look no further than these Whole30 paleo fish taco bowls. You're going to be licking the plate clean and seriously guzzling down the cashew chipotle sauce!
This is probably one of my favorite Whole30 recipes that I have made to date. Do yourself a big favor and get to making these fabulous bowls today.
How to make fish taco bowls
Soak cashews in boiling water for 2 hours. Drain and rinse well with cold water. Let drain thoroughly.
Add cashews and the rest of the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high speed until it looks smooth and creamy. Depending on what type of blender you have, you may need to scrape down the sides a few times. Taste for seasoning- you will need to add salt!
Rinse sea bass fillets with cold water and pat dry very well. Set to rest on a cutting board.
Combine the rest of the fish ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Using a brush or your hands, cover the filets evenly with the marinade.
Heat a large frying pan on medium heat for 1 minute. Add oil and cook both filets for about 3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes after flipping them over. You will notice they are flaky when touched with a fork. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
Layer some leafy greens or lettuce leaves in a bowl with cooked cauliflower rice. Top off with fish filets, plenty of sauce, and desired toppings. Serve right away.
This post is sponsored by the lovely folks at Australis Barramundi- The Better Fish! Thank you for allowing me to continue creating such incredible content by supporting relationships with incredible brands and companies that The Movement Menu enjoys working with! Opinions will always remain 100% my own!
More Whole30 recipes you'll love:
Mediterranean Tacos with Honey & Spice Tahini
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls
Whole30 Beef and Bacon Breakfast Bowl
Paleo Fish Taco Bowls
Ingredients
Fish
- 24 ounces barramundi FIND HERE!
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- black pepper to taste
Sauce
- ¾ cup raw cashews soaked (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup bone broth- Find Here!
- ¼ cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- kosher salt to taste
Bowls
- cauliflower rice cooked
- mixed greens or lettuce
- sliced avocado for topping
- cherry tomatoes for topping
- lime wedges for topping
- green onions for topping
- sliced jalapenos for topping
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauce
- Soak cashews in boiling water for 2 hours. Drain and rinse well with cold water. Let drain thoroughly.
- Add cashews and the rest of the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high speed until it looks smooth and creamy. Depending on what type of blender you have, you may need to scrape down the sides a few times. Taste for seasoning- you will need to add salt!
Fish
- Rinse sea bass fillets with cold water and pat dry very well. Set to rest on a cutting board.
- Combine the rest of the fish ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Using a brush or your hands, cover the filets evenly with the marinade.
- Heat a large frying pan on medium heat for 1 minute. Add oil and cook both filets for about 3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes after flipping them over. You will notice they are flaky when touched with a fork. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
Bowls
- Layer some leafy greens or lettuce leaves in a bowl with cooked cauliflower rice. Top off with fish filets, plenty of sauce, and desired toppings. Serve right away.
Notes
- Soak cashews in boiling water for 2 hours. Drain and rinse well with cold water. Let drain thoroughly.
- For a great how to video on pan-frying fish, go ahead and check this one out!
Jamie says
Could cashew butter be used in place of soaking cashews??
Hmm, the result won't be the same unfortunately... you can make a different sauce or top off with some chipotle ranch or something?
Mia says
Are the cashews to be measured before or after boiling? My one cup raw became 2 cups after boiling and using all of that my sauce is overly thick and bland. Did I actually use twice the amount of cashew you intended?
Tanji says
Can I use chicken broth as an alternative to bone broth? Thanks.
Yes, you can use chicken broth!
Jaye says
Hey Monica!
Can you replace the cashews and coconut oil in recipe with cashew butter?
Hi there! Good question, but no, absolutely not. Blending the raw cashews with water and the other ingredients yields a completely different result than what you are suggesting. It simply wouldn't work at all 🙁 However, if you don't have the ingredients to make the sauce, you can try using a paleo ranch... that'd be delicious, too!
Christianna says
This was absolutely delicious! What else could you use the cashew sauce for? We had plenty leftover.
Good question! Chips? Veggies? Eggs?
Dana B says
I poured left over sauce on Brussels sprouts. Plus teenagers dipped it with chips. Fabulous recipe!
Jennifer says
Sorry to blow up your blog again. But I made this particular fish for lunch based in video link you sent and it’s so yummy. I added cherry tomatoes.
Additionally, I added red onion to your recipe and it was excellent. We also added some Mexican hot sauce! Yum!
Finally, I see you get commission on buying items from links on your blog. I would have never bought frozen fish unless I saw this on your blog. Now, I’m addicted and will be buying at my nearest Wholefoods. It will become a home staple for a quick meal! I just do not know how that would work when buying frozen fish!