Best 8 Grilled Halibut Tacos With Roasted Tomato Tequila Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Grilled Halibut Tacos and Roasted Tomato Tequila Salsa. These tacos are a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will captivate your taste buds. The tender, flaky halibut, grilled to perfection, is complemented by a vibrant roasted tomato tequila salsa, bursting with tangy, smoky, and herbaceous notes.

Accompaniments like creamy avocado slices, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a drizzle of zesty lime crema elevate these tacos to an unforgettable experience. Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Roasted Tomato Tequila Salsa, a versatile condiment that adds a touch of Mexican flair to any dish. Savor the smoky sweetness of roasted tomatoes, the subtle heat of tequila, and the harmonious blend of fresh herbs and spices.

These recipes are not just a meal; they are an expression of culinary artistry. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking adventure, these recipes will inspire and delight. Embark on this culinary adventure and treat your palate to an extraordinary taste experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH VERA CRUZ SALSA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 pound piece halibut
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 head Napa or white cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup barely chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 to 12 white or yellow corn tortillas, warmed on the grill
Vera Cruz Salsa, for serving, recipe follows
3 large plum tomatoes, cored and halved
2 jalapenos, stems removed
Canola oil, for grilling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup manzanilla olives, pitted and halved
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin Spanish olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Juice of 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Sprinkle the halibut with the ancho powder, salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and charred on both sides, and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Using two forks, flake the halibut into large bite-size pieces and put in a large bowl. Pour over the olive oil and lime juice, and toss just to combine. Add the cabbage and cilantro and toss again.
  • Serve the fish with the tortillas and Vera Cruz Salsa and let guests fill and wrap their own tacos.
  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Toss the tomatoes and jalapenos with a few tablespoons of canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill both until charred on all sides and just soft. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
  • Halve the tomatoes, remove the seeds and cut into small dice. Dice the jalapenos, including the skin and seeds. Put the tomatoes and jalapenos in a medium bowl. Add the onions, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, oregano, and lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH ROASTED TOMATO & TEQUILA SALSA



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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.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CHARRED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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This dish screams easy summertime dinner and takes advantage of peak tomato season. Juicy heirlooms are a bed for the fish and sweet cherry tomatoes are lightly charred to give the vinaigrette a subtle smoky flavor. Serve with grilled country bread rubbed with garlic, a crunchy salad or buttery corn on the cob for a memorable meal.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Four 6- to 8-ounce skin-on halibut fillets
6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling and drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces on-the-vine cherry or cocktail tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
Flaky salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a large platter and set aside. Pat the skin of the halibut dry with a paper towel and then brush the fillets all over with olive oil. Season the flesh generously with salt and pepper.
  • Oil the grill grates and put the cherry tomatoes and fish skin-side down on the grill. Cover and let cook until the tomatoes are charred and starting to split, about 5 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the tomatoes and the heat from your grill. Cook the halibut until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the fish skin-side down to the platter with the sliced tomatoes.
  • Put the cherry tomatoes in a blender, discarding the vine, and add the olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Blend until smooth, then stir in half the chives and basil. Spoon the tomato vinaigrette over the fish and tomatoes. Drizzle everything with some more olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining chives and basil. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt.

BAJA BEACH TACOS WITH TEQUILA-LIME SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound sole fillets, skinned
Sea salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 flour tortillas, grilled
4 large iceberg lettuce leaves
1 (2 pound) lobster, boiled, meat removed and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh epazote, chopped (fresh cilantro may be substituted)
2 tablespoons serranos, minced
1 Roma tomatoes, sliced into rings
1/2 cup scallions, cut thin on bias
1 1/2 cups Tequila-Lime Salsa, recipe follows
2 ounces tequila
1/2 ear corn, grilled and kernels cut from cob
1 avocado, diced
3 limes, juiced
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup white onions, diced
1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed and minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Prepare an outdoor grill on medium to high heat.
  • Season the sole fillets with the sea salt and brush the fillets with olive oil. Grill each fillet until it begins to flake. Remove from the grill.
  • Lay out each grilled tortilla. Place each leaf of iceberg on top of the tortilla. Layer the grilled sole on next. Place the cooked lobster meat on each taco. Then sprinkle on the epazote and serranos over each taco. Add tomato slices and scallions in layers. Spoon the Tequila-Lime Salsa over each taco. Fold the leaves and tortilla around the filling and serve.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Season with the salt. Refrigerate 30 minutes before use.
  • Yield: about 3 cups of salsa

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

CODY'S HALIBUT TACOS



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I live in the "Halibut Capitol of the World" and we love it and eat a lot of halibut. Halibut tacos are popular in my family and we have two styles, one son makes the battered and fried style..this is how my oldest son, Cody makes them...usually with leftover halibut. Both styles are really yummy!

Provided by AlaskaPam

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb halibut, cooked
2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin
1 lime, juice of
tortilla, warmed (corn or flour)
lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup salsa (for topping)
1 cup cheese, grated (cheddar or jack)
tomatoes, diced (optional)
onion, diced (optional)
avocado, diced (optional)
black olives, sliced (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Flake the cooked halibut into a skillet. Add the 2 tablespoons of salsa, taco seasoning and cumin, and gently stir til combined and hot. Squeeze the juice of of 1 lime over the fish, and spoon the fish mixture into a warmed tortilla (corn or flour-your choice). Top with lettuce, grated cheese and additional salsa. Add any additional toppings you enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 700.4, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 27.4

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality halibut: Look for halibut fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Season the halibut well: Before grilling, season the halibut fillets generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  • Grill the halibut over medium heat: Grilling the halibut over medium heat will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry. Cook the halibut for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Make the roasted tomato-tequila salsa ahead of time: The roasted tomato-tequila salsa can be made up to 3 days in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for grilled halibut tacos include shredded cabbage, diced avocado, sour cream, and salsa. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Grilled halibut tacos with roasted tomato-tequila salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The halibut is grilled to perfection and the roasted tomato-tequila salsa adds a flavorful, tangy kick. These tacos are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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