Cajun-spiced fish with rice, fresh veggies, cheddar, and tangy lime sauce for a vibrant, easy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 1.3 lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock), cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Rice Base
06 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
→ Cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
→ Vegetables & Toppings
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
10 - 1/2 cup corn kernels, cooked or canned and drained
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
→ Sauce
15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to make it:
01 - Pat fish fillets dry and toss with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high. Add seasoned fish pieces and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
03 - Mix sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce if desired, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Divide rice among serving bowls. Top each with cooked fish and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Arrange cherry tomatoes, lettuce, corn, avocado slices, red onion, and cilantro around the bowl.
05 - Drizzle with prepared sauce, garnish with lime wedges, and serve immediately.
