Best Halibut Tacos Recipes

HALIBUT FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Stir lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeno, chile powder, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl or resealable zip-top bag. Add halibut and marinate for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not over-marinate, as lime juice will start to 'cook' the fish.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain marinade; grill fillets for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more.
• Warm tortillas on the grill or stove. Divide halibut among tortillas and top with cabbage, salsa, pepper Jack cheese, and avocado.

HALIBUT SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice and honey; set aside. Brush halibut with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Grill halibut on greased rack, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes on each side., Place lettuce leaves on tortillas; top with fish and mango mixture. Drizzle with chili sauce.

HALIBUT FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO SAVOY SLAW

Steps:

• Finely grate the zest of one of the limes and add it to the bowl of a mini food processor. Squeeze in the juice of the lime and add the garlic, cilantro, coarsely chopped scallions, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse until roughly chopped. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon water and continue to pulse until the mixture becomes a chunky sauce.
• Toss the halibut in a bowl with all but 1 tablespoon of the sauce and let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare the cabbage and the sour cream.
• In a large bowl, toss the remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro sauce with the cabbage, finely chopped scallions, the juice of the second lime, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, the juice of the remaining lime and a pinch of salt.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add about half of the fish, so the pieces are in a single layer, and cook, turning, until the fish is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes. Transfer the fish to a plate and cook the remaining fish with the remaining oil. Divide the fish among the tortillas and top with cabbage. Serve with the sour cream and salsa verde on the side.

HALIBUT FISH TACOS WITH GUACAMOLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or indoor grill to high heat or, prepare outdoor grill. Drizzle halibut with extra-virgin olive oil to keep fish from sticking to the grill pan or grill. Season fish with salt and pepper, to your taste. Roll lime on the counter top to get juices flowing. Also, any under ripe citrus may be placed in a microwave oven for 10 seconds at high setting to induce the juices to flow. Grill fish 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until opaque. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime down over the fish and remove from the grill pan or grill. Flake fish into large chunks with a fork.
• While fish is cooking, in a blender or food processor, combine avocado flesh, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, yogurt and salt. Process guacamole sauce until smooth. Remove guacamole sauce to a bowl and stir in diced tomatoes and chopped scallions. Shred lettuce and reserve.
• When fish comes off the grill pan or grill, blister and heat soft taco wraps. To assemble, break up fish and pile some of the meat into soft shells and slather with guacamole sauce. Top with shredded lettuce, fold tacos over and eat!

GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. For salsa, place the tomatillos, onion and garlic on a grilling grid; place on a grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender and browned, turning frequently. Cool to room temperature., Remove skin from garlic. Transfer grilled vegetables to a food processor. Add the cilantro, serrano pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper. Cover and pulse until chunky. Refrigerate until serving., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin and cayenne; add halibut. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Grill halibut, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Flake fish into 1-1/2 in. pieces; cool to room temperature., To serve, top tortillas with fish, cabbage and salsa.

CODY'S HALIBUT TACOS

Steps:

• Flake the cooked halibut into a skillet. Add the 2 tablespoons of salsa, taco seasoning and cumin, and gently stir til combined and hot. Squeeze the juice of of 1 lime over the fish, and spoon the fish mixture into a warmed tortilla (corn or flour-your choice). Top with lettuce, grated cheese and additional salsa. Add any additional toppings you enjoy!

HALIBUT SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix mango, avocado, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, parsley, 2 teaspoons olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl.
• Brush halibut steaks with 1 teaspoon olive oil; season with salt, black pepper, and garlic salt.
• Place halibut on grill and close lid; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Place a Bibb lettuce leave atop each tortilla. Divide halibut into 4 portions and nestle into the lettuce leaves. Top with mango mixture and drizzle with taco sauce to serve.

GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH ROASTED TOMATO & TEQUILA SALSA

Steps:

• For the Halibut:.
• Heat a grill pan on high heat.
• Season the fish with salt and pepper.
• Rub the grill pan with vegetable oil.
• Place the halibut in the hot pan and grill for 4 minutes before turning to grill the second side.
• Baste the fish with the citrus juice.
• Turn the fish and continue to grill until cooked through.
• Remove the fish from the pan and allow to cool.
• Flake the fish and side aside while preparing the salsa.
• For the Salsa:.
• Heat a Pan on medium heat.
• Place the tomato, pepper, garlic clove, and onion in the pan.
• Dry roast the ingredients for 8-10 minutes or until lightly caramelized.
• Combine dry roasted ingredients, chopped chipotle pepper, olive oil, cilantro, and lime juice in a quart container in blender and process until smooth.
• Mix in the tequila and season with salt and black pepper.
• To assemble:.
• Divide the flaked halibut onto the corn tortillas.
• Spoon salsa onto the fish.
• Top with cilantro and lime juice.

SEARED HALIBUT TACOS WITH GRAPEFRUIT-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa: Combine grapefruit, avocado, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Season halibut generously with salt and pepper and sear, undisturbed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until golden and flaky, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove and let cool slightly, then flake with a fork.
• Toast tortillas over a gas burner, turning, until lightly charred, about 1 minute. Top with fish, salsa, and cabbage.

CHARRED ALASKA HALIBUT TACOS WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Combine all pesto ingredients in a blender or food processor; blend. Drizzle in more olive oil or water, if needed, until you get a salsa-like consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Brush halibut and grill surface with oil; grill 5 to 7 inches from heat about 8 minutes, turning once during cooking. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Season with salt and pepper. To assemble tacos: Char tortillas on grill or grill pan. Top each taco with a big pinch of shaved red cabbage. Break halibut into chunks and distribute evenly between tortillas. Top with a generous spoonful of pesto, a sprinkle of extra cotija cheese, and a lime wedge.

TACOS DE MERO: HALIBUT TACOS

Steps:

• To make Creamy Avacado Sauce:.
• Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl (for a chunkier sauce) or place in a blender and blend until smooth.
• To make Tacos:.
• Spray a grill with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
• Season the fillets with lemon pepper and cook for approximately 15 minutes, turning once. Fillets should be white throughout and flaky but not overcooked.
• Place 1/4 lb. halibut over 3 (slightly stacked) heated tortillas.
• Add 1/4 cup cabbage and top with 1/4 cup creamy avocado sauce.
• Repeat the process for the remainder of the ingredients.
• Top with your favorite salsa.

HALIBUT SOFT TACOS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, 1 teaspoon oil, lemon juice and honey; set aside. Brush halibut with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill halibut, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Place lettuce leaves on tortillas; top with fish and mango mixture. Drizzle with chili sauce.

TACOS DE MERO: HALIBUT TACOS

Steps:

• Spray a grill or charcoal broiler with pan coating. Season the fillets with lemon pepper and cook for approximately 15 minutes, turning once. Fillets should be white throughout and flaky, but not overcooked. Place 1/4 pound halibut over 3 heated tortillas. Add 1/4 cup cabbage and top with 2 ounces of creamy avocado sauce. Repeat the process for remainder of ingredients.
• To make creamy avocado sauce: Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.

HALIBUT FISH TACOS WITH GUACAMOLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or indoor grill to high heat or, prepare outdoor grill.
• Drizzle halibut with olive oil to keep fish from sticking to the grill pan or grill.
• Season fish with salt and pepper, to your taste.
• Roll lime on the counter top to get juices flowing.
• Grill fish 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until opaque.
• Squeeze the juice of 1 lime down over the fish and remove from the grill pan or grill.
• Flake fish into large chunks with a fork.
• While fish is cooking, in a blender or food processor, combine avocado flesh, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, yogurt and salt.
• Process guacamole sauce until smooth.
• Remove guacamole sauce to a bowl and stir in diced tomatoes and chopped scallions.
• Shred lettuce and reserve.
• When fish comes off the grill pan or grill, blister and heat soft taco wraps.
• To assemble, break up fish and pile some of the meat into soft shells and slather with guacamole sauce.
• Top with shredded lettuce, fold tacos over and eat!
• Enjoy!

HALIBUT FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or indoor grill to high heat or, prepare outdoor grill. Drizzle halibut with extra-virgin olive oil to keep fish from sticking to the grill pan or grill. Season fish with salt and pepper, to your taste. Roll lime on the counter top to get juices flowing. Also, any under ripe citrus may be placed in a microwave oven for 10 seconds at high setting to induce the juices to flow. Grill fish 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until opaque. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime down over the fish and remove from the grill pan or grill. Flake fish into large chunks with a fork. While fish is cooking, in a blender or food processor, combine avocado flesh, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, yogurt and salt. Process guacamole sauce until smooth. Remove guacamole sauce to a bowl and stir in diced tomatoes and chopped scallions. Shred lettuce and reserve. When fish comes off the grill pan or grill, blister and heat soft taco wraps. To assemble, break up fish and pile some of the meat into soft shells and slather with guacamole sauce. Top with shredded lettuce, fold tacos over and eat!

HALIBUT AVOCADO TACOS

Steps:

• Steam the halibut, meanwhile mix all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
• In another bowl, mix the corn relish ingredients together and set aside.
• Warm the tortillas on a grill or in a pan.
• When warm, place the tortillas on a plate and top with the fish, salsa and any garnishes like lettuce or cheese that you enjoy.
• Serve with corn relish on the side.

HALIBUT FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO SAVOY SLAW

Steps:

• Finely grate the zest of one of the limes and add it to the bowl of a mini food processor. Squeeze in the juice of the lime and add the garlic, cilantro, coarsely chopped scallions, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse until roughly chopped. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon water and continue to pulse until the mixture becomes a chunky sauce.Toss the halibut in a bowl with all but 1 tablespoon of the sauce and let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare the cabbage and the sour cream.In a large bowl, toss the remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro sauce with the cabbage, finely chopped scallions, the juice of the second lime, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, the juice of the remaining lime and a pinch of salt.Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add about half of the fish, so the pieces are in a single layer, and cook, turning, until the fish is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes. Transfer the fish to a plate and cook the remaining fish with the remaining oil. Divide the fish among the tortillas and top with cabbage. Serve with the sour cream and salsa verde on the side.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

HALIBUT TACOS

Steps:

• Cut your halibut into 3 x 2 inch strips. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. Sauté onions and peppers with you halibut in a little bit of olive oil. Cut corn off of the cob and cook separately in a small amount of water. Dice tomatoes, half of the avocado, and cilantro. Add half of lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Add corn and serve.

HALIBUT TACOS WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Set up the grill for direct cooking over medium heat and oil the grates.
• Place halibut on a plate and rub with taco seasoning. Cover with plastic wrap and cure in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Place the halibut on the grill and cover. Cook for 4 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine salsa, peaches, and allspice.
• Cut the halibut into bite-size pieces. Place halibut pieces in warmed tortillas and top with salsa and coleslaw mix. Serve warm.

HALIBUT SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice and honey; set aside. Brush halibut with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Grill halibut on greased rack, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes on each side., Place lettuce leaves on tortillas; top with fish and mango mixture. Drizzle with chili sauce.