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Halibut Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Cilantro Avocado Dressing

grilled halibut fish tacos are served with cabbage slaw and cilantro avocado dressing for an easy and delicious taco tuesday creation at home.
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Halibut Tacos

  • 4 halibut fillets ( you can use any white flaky fish you like; sole, cod, or tilapia)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 6 corn tortillas

Red Cabbage Slaw

  • 1 cup red cabbage, julienned
  • 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Avocado-Cilantro Sauce

  • 1 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Pickling Your Vegetables to Serve with Tacos

  • Start with pickling your veggies. I prefer carrots and radishes, but you can’t go wrong by pickling anything you like.
  • Place your vegetables ( all but the jalapenos ) of choice  in a pot and add water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Let the vegetables cook for about 5 minutes. Then take the pot off the stove.
  • Strain and add the vegetables, jalapenos, oregano, garlic, vinegar, bay leaves and salt to a mason jar.
  • Let cool, and then place in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed.

Red Cabbage Slaw

  • Combine thinly sliced red cabbage, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
  • Add olive oil and lime juice.
  • Toss together and set aside.

Avocado Cilantro Dressing 

  • Toss all the listed ingredients into a food processor, blender or vitamix.
  • If the mixture is too thick, add more lime juice or water. Taste while preparing to see if more salt is needed.

Prepare the Halibut

  • Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper together to make a rub.
  • Gently pat your filet dry and rub the mixture onto both sides.
  • Heat your grilling skillet and add oil
  • Once oil is warmed, add your fish and cook 4-5 minutes on each side.

Warm up the Tortillas

  • Place tortilla on the burner of your stove, or wrap in a wet paper towel and place in a microwave for under a minute. Once tortilla is warmed assemble the taco.
  • Add avocado cilantro dressing, top with fish and finish with red cabbage slaw.
  • Serve with a side of marinated veggies, favorite hot sauce and extra limes.