Halibut Tacos

I love fish tacos, especially when they are made with halibut. The mild fish is perfect for people who don’t like the strong flavor of most oily ocean fish. With crunchy shredded cabbage, a tangy Cilantro Avocado Sauce, and soft corn tortillas, this taco supper is one of our very favorites. My husband prefers his fish deep fried, and I love the flaky fish fried up in a pan, which is a bit of a healthier option. Both ways are easy and so delicious!

Why use Halibut for Fish Tacos?

Fish tacos can be made with all sorts of types of seafood, but for these we love using halibut. Halibut has a mild flavor which I love, is super flaky once cooked, and is easy to season up. It’s also a very healthy option, it’s high in omega-3 fatty acids, a terrific source of protein, potassium, and niacin. It can be a little pricey, but I like to buy frozen halibut fillets at the grocery store. That way you can use them for several different recipes. Cod is also a good option because with its flaky texture it tastes a lot like halibut.

Ingredients in Halibut Tacos

Deep Fried:

Halibut – boneless, skinless filets Flour Beer – or chicken broth Eggs Baking powder Salt Pepper Wondra flour

Pan Fried:

Parmesan cheese Panko breadcrumbs Halibut – boneless, skinless filets Egg yolks – beaten

Toppings

Corn tortillas – softened Cabbage – shredded Cilantro Dressing – from our Shrimp Taco recipe Pico de Gallo Lime wedges Cilantro sprigs – for garnish

Deep Fried or Pan Fried

To deep fry or to pan fry, that is the question. Half of my family prefers their halibut deep fried, while I love the simpler and healthier option of pan searing the halibut for these tacos. So I usually end up doing both. I aim to please, after all.

For deep fried, combine all of the ingredients except the Wondra flour, soak the fish in the mixture, then dip in the flour and deep fry at 375 degrees for about six or seven minutes until the fillets are nice and golden. Let them rest on a paper towel for a few minutes to soak up excess oil before assembling the tacos. If you prefer to pan fry the halibut, dip the fish into egg yolks, then the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture. Cook over about medium heat (not too hot) for a few minutes on each side until it’s nice and flaky.

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More Fantastic Fish Tacos Recipes

We love fish tacos and there are a million ways to dress them up. Try a few of our very favorite recipes:

Thai Fish Tacos Easy Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Slaw Fiesta Fish Taco Bowls Easy Fish Taco Recipe Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos Shrimp Taco Bites with Cilantro Cream Sauce