Seared Halibut Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
  1. Season halibut fillet evenly with ¾ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the black pepper.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a cast-iron skillet over high.

  3. Add fillet; cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of fillet registers 140°F, about 6 minutes per side.

  4. Remove fillet from skillet; let rest 5 to 10 minutes.

  5. Flake into 1-inch pieces.

  6. While halibut rests, stir together lime juice, mayonnaise and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.

  7. Add coleslaw, bell pepper, cilantro and scallions; toss to fully coat.

  8. Spoon about ¼ cup slaw mixture onto each of 8 warm tortillas; top evenly with flaked halibut.

  9. Top each taco with ½ tablespoon pico de gallo and 1 teaspoon queso fresco.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🌮Tacos

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍽️Casual DiningSummer Gatherings

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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