Fish Taco Bowl (with a DIY taco spice blend & salsa)

Coming at you with a 3-in-one BIG flavoured taco inspired salad bowl, complete with a homemade taco seasoning, and a roasted red pepper and jalapeno salsa.

For this recipe I used some white fish (basa fillets cooked from frozen) but you could mix up the protein source for a chicken, ground beef/lamb, salmon or roasted chickpea taco bowl - just use the same spice mix and either roast of pan fry - get creative with these punchy flavours!

Step 1: Taco mix

Combine the following (Store leftovers in a jar, feel free to double or quadruple the recipe)

• 1/2 Tbsp Paprika

• 1/2 Tbsp Cumin

• 1-2 tsp Mild chilli powder

• 1/2 Tbsp Garlic powder/granules

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• /4 tsp Pepper

• 1 tsp Oregano

• Optional pinch of cayenne pepper (my chilli powder had quite a kick to it so I left out)

Step 2:

Season the basa fillet with the above mix (I used about 1/2 tbsp per fillet at a guess) and put in the oven to bake for around 20-30mins, depending on size of fillet. Fresh bot frozen will take more like 15-20mins

Step 3:

Salsa - all pulsed together in the food processor as pictured.

• 1 tin chopped tomatoes

• 1 jar roasted red peppers

• 7-10 slices jarred jalapeno (depending on how spicy you like - of course feel free to load up more or only use 4-5)

• Juice of half a lime

• 1 tbsp dried coriander leaves (or a large handful of fresh would be A-mazing I just didn't have it on hand)

• 1-2 garlic cloves - finely chopped/minced

• 1 tsp sea salt

• Optional - 1/4-1/2 a red or yellow onion. Again I didn't have on hand but this would be a good addition - just add to the food processor first or finely chop by hand to make sure no large chunks so nobody cries while eating your salsa!

ASSEMBLE!

For the base I used a mix of spinach and mixed leaves that I dressed lightly in apple cider vinegar and a dash of salt. Then added some chopped avocado (a MUST with anything taco if you ask me), chopped tomato, and pepper.

Top with the cooked basa fillets or protein of choice, then spoonfuls of the punchy salsa, some natural yogurt (coconut yogurt for dairy free) or sour cream, and some baked corn chips - I used these Rude Health olive oil baked lentil bean and cornitas.