Get Ready to Fiesta With Grilled Halibut Tacos and Fresh Pineapple Slaw!
I love tacos! Any kind of tacos really. Just put a taco in front of me and I will probably eat it, and enjoy every bite. But alas, I am trying hard to keep my calorie count in check, so if I am going to indulge in my favorite food I will need to include something really healthy… like fish.
Fish tacos can be absolutely delicious, especially when they are battered and fried. However, for the sake of all things good health, I have created many different ways to enjoy grilled fish tacos. Halibut is a true Northwest favorite when it comes to fish. And it makes a fabulous fish taco to boot. Mix it up with some tropical fruits and fresh slaw and you have one fantastic taco!
These fish tacos are simple, fresh and so delicious I am betting you will make these once a week. If pineapple is not your favorite tropical fruit feel free to substitute with mango or papaya. These fruits beautifully compliment halibut and will make a lovely and flavorful substitution.
Get ready to fiesta with these delicious grilled halibut tacos and pineapple slaw! Keep dinner simple…Enjoy the flavors of life!
Serves 4
Ingredients
1-1/2 lb fresh Pacific Northwest Halibut (you can substitute with any firm and flaky white fish like Mahi Mahi, Ono or Cod)
Olive oil
Fresh lime juice (about 2 medium limes)
Salt and pepper
Cumin
Chili powder (or chipotle chili powder)
Ground coriander (optional)
1 package cole slaw mix (no dressing)
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
Mexican Cheese (cotija, ranchero, or pepper jack)
Your favorite salsa (I love the green tomatillo salsa with fish tacos)
Fresh sliced avocados
Sour Cream (optional)
Corn tortillas (steamed)
Mexican Rice as a side
Directions
In a large bowl mix together a few tablespoons lime juice, honey, and a drizzle of olive oil to make a light vinaigrette. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss with the cole slaw, and cilantro. Fold in the chopped pineapple and set aside. For a creamy slaw, add a few tablespoons sour cream.
Pre-heat the grill to 400F. Season the halibut with lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and coriander. Grill the fish until desired doneness, or if you’d like to oven roast, pop the fish in a preheated 350F oven and roast for about 10 minutes or until fish is opaque and flaky.
Steam the corn tortillas in a steamer, rice cooker, or microwave steamer. If you like your tortillas a little crispy, lightly pan fry in corn oil and drain on paper towels. Layer two corn tortillas and fill with fish and top with cheese and pineapple slaw. Place on a platter and serve with your favorite condiments! Enjoy
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A Baked Halibut Dish You Will Love!
By Anne Clarke
If you are looking for great-tasting, low-fat entrée high in nutritional value - try cooking with fresh fish. Many baked fish recipes are extremely low in calories and fat for the amount of nutrition they contain. This baked halibut recipe definitely falls into the category of a scrumptious, low-fat dish that you, your dinner guests, friends, and family members will absolutely love. Fried fish is yummy, but anything fried comes with a significant portion of unwanted calories. Baked fish on the other hand tastes great, seems more refined, and can be complimented with low-calorie fruit and/or vegetable side dishes that won’t increase your calorie count too much.
You can, however, beef up the carbohydrate count with a nice pasta or rice side dish as well. So plan your meal perfectly, depending on your guests, your personal taste, and choose from all of your favorite sides. You won’t be disappointed! Almost any fresh fish dish goes well with a nice bottle of your favorite white wine. This baked halibut entrée serves four to six people and, as always, you can double the recipe for the perfect dinner party!
You will need to have the following ingredients on-hand before you begin:
- Two pounds of halibut fillets
- One teaspoon of sea salt
- Two tablespoons of margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup of cooking sherry
- Paprika
- One fresh clove of garlic (sliced)
- 14 ounces of sliced fresh mushrooms (or more if you love mushrooms)
- Sprays of fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges
- 1 cup of sour cream.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Sprinkle halibut fillets with sea salt and bake them in the oven for 10 minutes. While your fish are baking sauté the fresh, sliced mushrooms and garlic slices in two tablespoons of butter or margarine in a medium-sized saucepan. Remove the pan from the stove and add the sour cream, cooking sherry, and a pinch of paprika. Remove the fish fillets from the oven when ready, and then pour the sauce mixture over your baked halibut. Add the sprays of parsley and freshly-sliced lemon wedges for garnish.
Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for Web sites on gardening, parenting, fashion, and home decor. Her background also includes teaching, gardening, and fashion. For more of her useful articles on seafood recipes, please visit Seafood, supplier of fresh seafood and seafood recipes.
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