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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Seafood

    Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple and Guacamole

    October 8, 2017 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated May 11, 2020 11 Comments

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    Grilled Fish Taco Bowls with Green Apple Guacamole

    If you like grilled fish tacos, you will love my healthy, low-calorie, quick and easy Grilled Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple and Guacamole for lunch or dinner!

     Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple Guacamole on a bed of arugula topped with corn tortilla strips in a bowl.

    Grilled Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple and Guacamole is a mouthful, both literally and figuratively. Just the title alone should make your mouth water. This is low in calories and healthier, but not any less tasty version of one of our favorite dishes, Grilled Fish Tacos. We have a big event coming up shortly and unfortunately, I haven’t been as diligent as I should have been about watching my calories so… well I’m sure you can guess the rest of this story.  So at least for the time being, I am cutting back and trying to come up with some lower calorie and healthier dishes.

    If you have been on the Internet lately looking for recipes you will know “bowls” are all the rage. So I thought I might convert Grilled Fish Tacos into a “bowl” dish, by removing the flour tortillas and adding more of the good stuff like peppery arugula and juicy, crunchy apples. The best part is, this new lighter version is just as delicious as the original dish, and it comes in at only 258 calories. It’s also high in vitamin C and contains 70% of your daily protein requirement. A win, win for everyone to be sure!

    If you enjoy fish, you might also like these quick, easy and healthy fish recipes: Easy Pan Seared Grouper with Gremolata, Baked Grouper with Tomatoes and Artichokes, Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Asparagus.   

    To make this delicious Grilled Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple and Guacamole you will need granny smith apples, avocados, jalapenos, cilantro, fresh lime juice, kosher salt and pepper, olive oil, tilapia fillets (or any white fish),  arugula, and a corn tortilla.

    How to make Grilled Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple Guacamole

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

    To make the Green Apple Guacamole, mash the avocados and grate or cut the apples into small pieces.

    on a cutting board is an apple cut in half, one skinned apple, and two avocados cut in half.

    Combine the mashed avocados, apples, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice and ½ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

    Mashed avocados in a glass bowl with a masher.

    Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of the corn tortilla and cut into thin strips. Place on a baking sheet and lightly sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 9-10 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Watch carefully because they can go from golden brown to burned in just a few seconds. Remove from the oven and set aside.

    Corn tortilla strips on a baking sheet sprinkled with salt.

    Lightly season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. To grill your fish inside, heat a grill pan that has been lightly brushed with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your fish and cook for approximately 4 minutes. Using a spatula carefully turn your fish over and cook for 3-4 minutes more, or until the fish is done and flakes easily with a fork.

    Seasoned tilapia fillets on a grill pan.

    You can also grill the fish outside, but use a fish basket, or be sure to oil the cooking grates. Tilapia is delicate and falls apart easily.

    To assemble, add approximately 1 cup of arugula to a bowl, top with ¼ of the Green Apple and  Guacamole, and add one grilled fish filet. Top with a few of the tortilla strips. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy!

     Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple Guacamole on a bed of arugula topped with corn tortilla strips in two bowls.

    Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple Guacamole on a bed of arugula topped with corn tortilla strips in a bowl.

    Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple and Guacamole

    Sharon Rigsby
    If you like grilled fish tacos, you will love my healthy, low-calorie, quick and easy Fish Taco Bowl with Green Apple and Guacamole for lunch or dinner! Enjoy!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Lunch, Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 258 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 avocados mashed
    • 2 Granny Smith apples grated or diced
    • ½ small onion finely minced
    • 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and finely diced
    • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • Kosher salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 Tilapia fillets 4 oz each
    • 4 cups baby arugula
    • 1 corn tortillas

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
    • To make the Green Apple Guacamole, combine the mashed avocados, apples, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice and ½ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of the corn tortilla and cut into thin strips. Place on a baking sheet and lightly sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 9-10 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
    • Lightly season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. To grill your fish inside, heat a grill pan that has been lightly brushed with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your fish and cook for approximately 4 minutes. Using a spatula carefully turn your fish over and cook for 3-4 minutes more, or until the fish is done and flakes easily with a fork.
    • You can also grill the fish outside, but use a fish basket, or be sure to oil the cooking grates. Tilapia is delicate and falls apart easily.
    • To assemble, add approximately 1 cup of arugula to a bowl, top with ¼ of the Green Apple Guacamole, and add one grilled fish fillet. Top with a few of the tortilla strips. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 35gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 9.1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.3mg
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    1. Abby

      October 22, 2017 at 7:39 am

      Don’t forget the lime squeeze over each bowl before digging in, yum! Thx for recipe

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      • Abby

        October 22, 2017 at 7:44 am

        I do a similar bowl based on Vietnamese Spring Rolls, fabo

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        • Gritsandpinecones

          October 23, 2017 at 2:27 pm

          Sounds delicious! I love spring rolls!

      • Gritsandpinecones

        October 23, 2017 at 2:26 pm

        Thanks so much Abby. Yes, yes, yes, the lime juice would make it perfect!

        Reply
    2. Mark, Compass & Fork

      January 06, 2017 at 8:36 am

      What a great looking salad, just full of goodness and taste. There is nothing better than using fresh ingredients for a bit of nutrition. I do love the tortillas, although I prefer the corn-based ones as they are gluten free. Nice job.

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        January 06, 2017 at 5:14 pm

        Thanks so much Mark! I’m sure it would be delicious with corn tortillas!

        Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      January 03, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      Okay, I officially did one of those squirty drool things with my mouth when I was reading this post and happened across the description of the guacamole with the apples. Yum to the max. I love anything Mexican and especially love fish tacos but try to be healthier by having a bowl instead. But truthfully, I never considered a fish taco bowl. I usually opt with a chicken taco bowl or some such. This will be my next recipe to try out, for sure.

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        January 04, 2017 at 11:13 am

        Thanks so much Elaine for such a cute and descriptive comment! It made me smile!

        Reply
    4. Andrea Wyckoff

      April 30, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      I love the idea of adding green apple to the guacamole! I can’t wait to try it! I normally eat fish tacos with a green apple & cabbage slaw, but I love your take on putting apples into the guac, creative!

      Reply
    5. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 18, 2016 at 11:24 am

      I LOVE tilapia…it’s one of my favorite fish. 🙂 I also really love the green apple guac…what a unique and totally delicious combo! 🙂

      Reply
      • Gritsandpinecones

        April 18, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Thanks so much Jennifer! Coming from you that is a huge compliment!
        Sharon

        Reply

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