Can I use frozen halibut for tacos?

Yes! Just make sure it's fully thawed, the skin removed and patted dry before cooking to get a good sear and prevent excess moisture.

Can I grill the halibut

Absolutely. Just be sure to oil the grill grates and cook over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness (*see note on recipe card about cooking fish to a safe temperature). You may also want to cut your pieces larger so they sit on the grates better.

Blackened Halibut Tacos - Alaskan Skillet

Description

These Blackened Halibut Tacos are packed with bold, fresh flavor. Smoky, baked halibut is topped with dill-dressed cabbage, mango salsa, and a creamy sour cream and lime avocado sauce. Perfect for summer dinners or a fresh twist on Taco Tuesday!

Ingredients

Scale

For the halibut:

16 ounce Halibut fillet

2 teaspoons Olive oil

2-4 teaspoons Blackened Seasoning

For the mango salsa:

1 (about 235 grams) Mango diced

1/2 (100 grams) Red bell pepper diced

1 Jalapeño finely chopped

1/4 cup (35 grams) Purple onion finely chopped

Juice of 1/2 a lime

For the Dressed Cabbage:

2 cups Cabbage mix

1/2 cup (4 ounces) Sour cream

Juice of a 1/2 a lime

1/4 cup Fresh dill minced

2 tablespoons Milk

1/8 teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

For the Avocado Sauce:

1/2 cup (4 ounces) Sour Cream

1 Avocado diced

1/8 teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

1 teaspoon Garlic minced

Juice of a 1/2 lime

Topping:

1/2 cup Cojita cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the skin from the halibut and slice into 2 inch pieces. Dry the excess moisture off on a paper towel.
Brush each side of the halibut with the olive oil and sprinkle with with the blackened seasoning (adding more or less depending on taste) and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Bake* for 8-10 minutes or until tender flaky.* Set aside and allow to slightly cool.
While the fish is baking, dice the mango, bell pepper and finely chop jalapeño and purple onion. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and pour the lime juice over it. Stir to combine.
In a bowl combine the ingredients for the dill dressing. Mix well until combined. Drizzle over the cabbage mix and stir to fully coat.
In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the avocado sauce. Stir to combine, trying to keep the avocado pieces intact.
Prep your lettuce wraps by pulling off the individual leaves of lettuce - rinse and dry.
Build your tacos! Place a small amount of dressed cabbage on a lettuce leaf, add your halibut then top with mango salsa and avocado sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.

Notes

You can also pan-sear or grill your halibut. See note 2 on checking for "doneness."
USDA recommends cooking the halibut to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find this too dry. I look for when the halibut is opaque and flakes easily with a fork but always be sure to cook your halibut to a food safe temperature.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American