The weather’s starting to heat up here in Cali, time to get on your bikes and put some miles in. And nothing compliments a great ride like a great dinner. Whip up these fish tacos from The Feed Zone Cookbook and have a few buddies over for some post ride grubbing. 

Fish Tacos

Serves 6 in 25 minutes

Fish tacos are excellent year-round. Stock your freezer with frozen filets, which are affordable and readily available. Thin, firm filets like tilapia, snapper, or sole work especially well. Allow 12–24 hours to thaw the fish in the fridge and pat it dry with a paper towel prior to cooking. This allows the breading to cook up crispy and delicious.

 RICE

1 cup basmati rice

1½ cups water

1 tablespoon white vinegar

FISH

½ cup flour

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pound firm white fish filets

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

12 corn tortillas

1 can (16 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups loosely packed greens

lime wedges

1 To make the rice: Put rice, water, and vinegar in a medium pot. Bring to a boil; turn down to a simmer and cover with a lid. Let simmer until all the moisture is cooked away, about 15 minutes. Turn heat off and let sit with lid on.

2 To make the fish: Combine flour, taco seasoning, and pepper in a wide bowl or deep plate. Dredge fish in flour.

3 Pour the oil into a sauté pan and turn heat to medium-high. Add fish; fry about 3–5 minutes per side or until light golden brown. Set aside.

4 Warm the tortillas in a hot, dry pan, one at a time, flipping after 1–2 minutes.

Pile rice, beans, and fish on each warmed tortilla. Top with pico de gallo and greens, and garnish with lime wedges.

TIP Grapeseed oil is great for cooking fish because it doesn’t overpower or alter the flavor. If you don’t have it on hand, canola oil makes a good substitute.

PER SERVING> Energy 424 cal • Fat 8 g • Sodium 967 mg • Carbs 62 g • Fiber 5 g • Protein 27 g

The Feed Zone Cookbook by Chef Biju Thomas and Dr. Allen Lim features 150 athlete-friendly recipes that are simple, delicious, and easy to prepare. Try more pre-ride, portables, and post-ride recipes at FeedZoneCookbook.com.

This recipe republished with permission of VeloPress.