Description
Halibut tacos are a light, delicious, and healthy twist on your typical taco. With a flaky, mild fish and vibrant toppings, these tacos are sure to be a hit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh halibut fillets (preferably wild-caught)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup salsa (tomato, mango, or pineapple salsa)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sour cream or creamy dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the halibut fillets with olive oil and coat with the seasoning mix (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper).
- Place the seasoned halibut fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when touched with a fork.
- Once the fish is cooked, use a fork to break it into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm your tortillas by heating corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwaving flour tortillas for 10-20 seconds.
- To assemble, layer a generous amount of flaked halibut in the center of each tortilla.
- Add shredded cabbage, slices of avocado, cilantro, red onion, and a spoonful of salsa to each taco.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top if desired and squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or creamy dressing if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- You can customize your salsa by experimenting with fruits or vegetables like mango or pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Taco
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg