Name: Seared Halibut Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 (1 pound) skinless halibut fillet (1 1/2-in. thick); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise; 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix (about 4 oz.); 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (from 1 [8-oz.] pepper); 0.5 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup sliced scallions (from 2 scallions); 8 (5 inch) corn tortillas, warmed; 0.25 cup pico de gallo; 0.75 ounce queso fresco, crumbled (about 8 tsp.)

Seared Halibut Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

5.0

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3 Reviews

Halibut—a tender, sweet-tasting white fish—is a great option for fish tacos, especially when paired with crunchy slaw, pico de gallo and a salty cheese. We promise you'll want these more often than just on Taco Tuesdays. Serve them with a side of black beans or yellow rice to round out your meal.

Karen Rankin

Published on March 29, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Seared Halibut Fish Tacos With Cilantro Slaw recipe on a white plate for serving — Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 (1 pound) skinless halibut fillet (1 1/2-in. thick)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise
2 cups shredded coleslaw mix (about 4 oz.)
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (from 1 [8-oz.] pepper)
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup sliced scallions (from 2 scallions)
8 (5 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
¼ cup pico de gallo
¾ ounce queso fresco, crumbled (about 8 tsp.)

Directions

Season halibut fillet evenly with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a cast-iron skillet over high. Add fillet; cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of fillet registers 140°F, about 6 minutes per side. Remove fillet from skillet; let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Flake into 1-inch pieces.
While halibut rests, stir together lime juice, mayonnaise and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Add coleslaw, bell pepper, cilantro and scallions; toss to fully coat.
Spoon about 1/4 cup slaw mixture onto each of 8 warm tortillas; top evenly with flaked halibut. Top each taco with 1/2 tablespoon pico de gallo and 1 teaspoon queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

381	Calories
16g	Fat
37g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 381
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g	52%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 689mg	30%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.