Best 8 Grilled Halibut Tacos With Salsa Verde Recipes

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Grilled halibut tacos with salsa verde are a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared at home. Halibut is a firm, flaky fish that is perfect for grilling, and the salsa verde adds a bright, tangy flavor. Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, or shredded cheese.

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GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE



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Roasting the vegetables for the salsa in these fish tacos intensifies the flavors and provides such a wonderful, smoky taste.-Michelle Anderson, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound tomatillos, husks removed
1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 serrano pepper, seeded
1 tablespoon lime juice
Dash salt and pepper
TACOS:
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds halibut steaks
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED HALIBUT WITH ARUGULA SALSA VERDE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Four 6-ounce halibut fillets, each about 1 1/2 inches thick
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Arugula Salsa Verde, recipe follows
Lemon wedges for garnish, optional
1 cup finely chopped arugula
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
Juice of 1/2 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
Zest of 1 large lemon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the fish topping: Mix the chives, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill. This can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but keep chilled.
  • For the baked halibut: Coat the halibut fillets all over with the olive oil. Place the fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and chive-lemon topping, pressing slightly to adhere. Bake the fish just until opaque in the center, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer 1 fish fillet to each of 4 plates. Spoon the Arugula Salsa Verde alongside. Serve with the lemon wedges, if using.
  • Stir the arugula, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and red pepper together in a small bowl. Cover and chill. The salsa can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but let it stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 1219 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 1 grams

PAN-SEARED HALIBUT WITH SALSA VERDE



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Categories     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Halibut     Summer     Cilantro     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon
2 teaspoons drained capers
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro sprigs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2-inch-thick halibut steaks with skin (about 1 pound total)
Garnish: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Grate enough zest from lemon to measure 1/2 teaspoon and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. Chop capers and in a small bowl whisk together with zest, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until blended. Whisk in herbs.
  • Pat halibut dry and season with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook halibut, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 7 minutes total. Serve halibut topped with salsa verde and garnished with lemon wedges.

HALIBUT SOFT TACOS



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I sometimes serve these halibut tacos wrapped in lettuce instead of tortillas. Either way, the mango salsa tastes amazing with grilled halibut. This warm-weather recipe is quick, colorful and full of nutrients. -Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup cubed avocado
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 pound halibut steaks (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 Bibb lettuce leaves
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
4 teaspoons sweet Thai chili sauce

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HALIBUT FISH TACOS



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Grilled fish tacos.

Provided by kmacs22

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Tacos     Fish

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lime, juiced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ pound halibut fillets
8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 avocado, sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 321.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

HALIBUT WITH ZUCCHINI SALSA VERDE



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Low Cal     Dinner     Halibut     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Jalapeño     Lime Juice     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
1/3 cup chopped white onion
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chiles
1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 6-ounce skinless halibut fillets or cod fillets

Steps:

  • Combine zucchini, chopped cilantro, and next 4 ingredients in blender. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt. Puree until salsa is smooth. do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Cover; chill.
  • Preheat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil; coat foil with nonstick spray. Combine 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper, coriander, and remaining 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; stir to blend. Pat fish dry. Sprinkle fish on all sides with seasoning mixture.
  • Arrange fish on prepared pan. Broil until just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  • Transfer fish to plates. Spoon some salsa over. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with remaining salsa.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE



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From Vegetarian Times April 2010. Juicy, earthy portobellow mushrooms make these tacos a mouthwatering treat. Don't worry if the mushroom caps seem slightly undercooked when you pull them from the grill; leave them out on a plate, and they will continue to cook (this is called carryover cooking).

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 Tacos

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 large portabella mushrooms, the caps
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, soft
2 avocados, sliced
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
3 cups cabbage, shredded
vegan sour cream (optional)
4 tomatillos, chopped (or 1 cup canned)
1 large green bell pepper, roughly chopped (can also use poblano chile)
1 bunch cilantro, fresh leaves only, use a large bunch
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves
3 teaspoons organic sugar or 3 teaspoons agave nectar
1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. To make Marinade: combine all ingredients in small bowl.
  • To make Tacos: Brush mushroom caps with marinade. Grill mushrooms 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cool until easy to handle, then slice into strips.
  • To make Salsa Verde: puree all ingredients in food processor 1 minute, or until smooth. Pour sals over mushroom strips, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Lightly warm tortillas 15 seconds per side in skillet or on griddle. Fill tortillas with sliced mushrooms, avocado slices, tomatoes, and cabbage. Top each taco with sour cream, if using.

GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH ROASTED TOMATO & TEQUILA SALSA



Grilled Halibut Tacos With Roasted Tomato & Tequila Salsa image

These are so easy and so good! And the fish and the salsa can be made ahead. If you like very spicy salsa, add more chipotle. But be careful--chipotles in adobo are HOT!

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 lb halibut
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 beefsteak tomato
1/2 red bell pepper
1 garlic clove
1/4 onion
1/2 chipotle chile, diced (canned in adobo)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup tequila
salt and black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1 bunch cilantro
2 limes, wedged

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.

Tips:

  • When choosing halibut, look for firm, opaque fish with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
  • To ensure even cooking, use a sharp knife to score the skin of the halibut before grilling.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the halibut over a medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
  • To make the salsa verde, use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
  • Serve the halibut tacos immediately with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Grilled halibut tacos with salsa verde are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The halibut is grilled to perfection and the salsa verde adds a bright, fresh flavor. These tacos are also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a new and exciting recipe, grilled halibut tacos with salsa verde are a great option.

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