CHARRED ALASKA HALIBUT TACOS WITH CILANTRO PESTO

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Charred Alaska Halibut Tacos with Cilantro Pesto image

by Natalie Kahn, Valencia, CA

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 (2 tacos each)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound Alaska Halibut fillets
Olive oil
8 small (4-inch) corn tortillas
½ head red cabbage, finely shaved
1/4 cup cotija cheese
Garnish: Lime wedges
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch flat leaf parsley
1 jalapeno, minced
¼ cup toasted Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup cotija cheese
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all pesto ingredients in a blender or food processor; blend. Drizzle in more olive oil or water, if needed, until you get a salsa-like consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Brush halibut and grill surface with oil; grill 5 to 7 inches from heat about 8 minutes, turning once during cooking. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Season with salt and pepper. To assemble tacos: Char tortillas on grill or grill pan. Top each taco with a big pinch of shaved red cabbage. Break halibut into chunks and distribute evenly between tortillas. Top with a generous spoonful of pesto, a sprinkle of extra cotija cheese, and a lime wedge.

Spirtual Life 786
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I can't wait to try these tacos! They look amazing.


Milon Sarkar
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These tacos are a little messy to eat, but they're totally worth it.


Shahin Miah
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I love the charred flavor of the halibut. It really adds to the tacos.


Massooma Syeda
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tacos didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Afghan Afghanistan Zalanda Zalanda
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These tacos are so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Sanjida islam Saun sanjida
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I would have liked the pesto to be a little more creamy.


Abdul Rasheed Abdul Rasheed 01
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These tacos are easy to make and so delicious. I love that I can use any type of fish I have on hand.


Jaykwon Lang
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I've made these tacos several times and they're always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


shashi limbu
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I'm not a big fan of fish tacos, but I really enjoyed these. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the pesto was amazing.


Carzychild Childcarzy
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These tacos are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and everyone loves them.


Lilymay Ellin
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I love the idea of these tacos, but I found the pesto to be a bit too overpowering.


danii _
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These tacos were a little too fishy for my taste.


John Emarine
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I used basil in the pesto instead. It was still really good.


Nonhlanhla Malinga
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These tacos are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


brenda torres
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I would have liked more spice in the pesto. Next time I'll add some chili peppers.


Joyce omoruyi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great. My family loved them!


Md Ferbous Monbol
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The halibut was a little overcooked for my taste, but the pesto was delicious.


Khalil Arain
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These tacos are easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.


Wade Parker
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I'm not usually a fan of fish tacos, but these were amazing! The halibut was so flavorful and the pesto was so fresh and bright.


MD Bilash
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These tacos were a hit at my last party! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the cilantro pesto was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.