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Do you love serving colorful, vibrant meals that the whole family will enjoy? This homemade Fish Bowls Recipe is the way to go!
Frozen Fish Bowls
This Fish Bowls Recipe is a melting pot of flavors. Pineapple, soy sauce, spicy mayo… Oh my! My mouth is watering again! Since the fish fillets cook in about 20 minutes, these bowls come together in a matter of minutes, for a speedy, delicious, and trendy mid-week meal.
I use frozen breaded fish because my kids love it and I always keep it in the freezer for quick family dinners. You can also bake frozen salmon for this nutritious and easy meal. Both provide lots of protein and fit into this meal idea perfectly!
This Fish Bowls Recipe is also perfectly adaptable to kids and adults’ taste: everyone builds their own bowls and selects from the veggies offered, helping them learn to make great food choices!
Ingredients
This is one of the most balanced dinners you can bring to the table, and it’s super easy to customize! Here’s what I included in mine:
- Breaded fish fillets: the delicious protein for these bowls.
- Pineapple: for a hint of juicy sweetness!
- Cucumber: add it sliced; peeling it or not is up to you.
- Carrots: shredded or matchstick carrots add texture, nutrition, and flavor.
- Avocado: creamily delicious and packed with healthy fats.
- Kale: you can swap it for mixed greens or spinach.
- Cooked rice: your favorite rice!
- Chopped cilantro: for a nice and fresh note.
- Edamame beans: thawed them before using them.
- Dressing: I included a soy dressing below and two more tasty ideas. Feel free to use any dressing you love!
How to Make Fish Bowls
I see fish bowls similar to taco night. All you have to do is prepare the protein, break out the fresh ingredients, and have everybody assemble their own! Check out the simple steps for this recipe:
- Bake the fish
In a preheated oven over a lined baking sheet, cook the breaded fish for 22-24 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even cooking. - Prep the other ingredients
While the fish cooks, chop the veggies and fruit, and place each one in small bowls. - Make the dressing
It’s as simple as whisking the five dressing ingredients in a bowl! - Assemble
Coarsely chop the cooked fish. Place a layer of rice in each bowl, then kale, fish, and the ingredients of your choice. Drizzle the dressing on top and enjoy!
Cook with me in this short video where I make this Fish Bowls Recipe quickly:
Toppings and Add-Ins
What's fun about fish bowls are the endless possibilities of toppings and add-ins to be enjoyed. This is just the tip of the iceberg! It's easy to mix and match the veggies and other ingredients to you and your child's liking; all while adding a serving of protein with the breaded fish. Some tasty ideas are:
- Shredded cabbage
- Black beans
- Cauliflower rice
- Sliced onion
- Cherry tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Jalapeño
- Corn
- Mango
- Olives
- Roasted peppers
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Salsa
More 30 Minute Weeknight Dinner Ideas
When it comes to 30-minute dinner ideas for busy families, I’ve got you more than covered. I like recipes that combine epic flavor and a variety of ingredients for a balanced meal, like this Cajun salmon pasta, this lemon garlic chicken pasta, or this incredible chicken broccoli teriyaki bowls.
I also recommend trying this epic Thai pasta salad with peanut dressing that makes everyone drool or these Hawaiian pork tacos for the savory-sweet team!
Breaded Fish Bowl Recipe
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
- 8 breaded fish fillets
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 12 ounces matchstick carrots
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 5 ounces kale, finely chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 bunch chopped cilantro
- 1 cup edamame beans, thawed
Dressing:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Other sauces (optional):
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup Sriracha mayonnaise, ¼ cup mayonnaise + Sriracha to taste
Instructions
Bake the fish:
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place fish fillets on baking sheet and bake, for 22 to 24 minutes, making sure to flip the fish half way through. Once coating is golden brown and crispy, remove from oven.
Prep the bowls:
- Meanwhile, assemble all ingredients in small bowls and arrange on a large table.
Make the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the soy dressing and place the other sauces in serving dishes if using.
Assemble:
- When fish is ready, give fillets a coarse chop and place on a serving platter.
- Assemble the bowls by placing a layer of cooked rice and kale at the bottom and top with favorite toppings.
Lori says
Will definitely try this recipe. I think my daughter will be fine with everything. My son will probably only eat the rice. :/
Lori says
So I made your recipe tonight and it was a huge hit! Both kids loved making their own bowls, and during the meal, we talked about all the different colors in our bowls and eating the rainbow. We added thinly sliced radishes to the mix as well. Thanks for the great post!
Laura Fuentes says
I’m so glad Lori! We’ve been having fun with this recipe too.
Andrea Batallini says
I added this to next week’s meal plan. Thanks!
Alesha says
This recipe looks amazing!
Chandra C says
I made this with Gorton’s fish sticks and it was great. Just shopped it into small pieces and put it in the bowl. My kids didn’t like the spicy sauce but I loved it, it gave a “grownup” aspect to the meal.
Carrie Miller says
Looks delicious! We use Gorton’s fish too since it’s the only way my kids eat it. Going to try this recipe.