Halibut Fish Tacos With Guacamole Sauce Recipe

Name: Halibut Fish Tacos With Guacamole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) fresh halibut steaks or (6 ounce) fresh halibut fillets; olive oil, for drizzling; salt and pepper; 1 lime, juiced; 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes, pitted and scooped from skins with a spoon; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle; 1 romaine lettuce hearts; 12 soft 6-inch flour tortillas

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) fresh halibut steaks or (6 ounce) fresh halibut fillets
olive oil, for drizzling
salt and pepper
1 lime, juiced
3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes, pitted and scooped from skins with a spoon
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1 romaine lettuce hearts
12 soft 6-inch flour tortillas

1
Preheat a grill pan or indoor grill to high heat or, prepare outdoor grill.
2
Drizzle halibut with olive oil to keep fish from sticking to the grill pan or grill.
3
Season fish with salt and pepper, to your taste.
4
Roll lime on the counter top to get juices flowing.
5
Grill fish 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until opaque.
6
Squeeze the juice of 1 lime down over the fish and remove from the grill pan or grill.
7
Flake fish into large chunks with a fork.
8
While fish is cooking, in a blender or food processor, combine avocado flesh, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, yogurt and salt.
9
Process guacamole sauce until smooth.
10
Remove guacamole sauce to a bowl and stir in diced tomatoes and chopped scallions.
11
Shred lettuce and reserve.
12
When fish comes off the grill pan or grill, blister and heat soft taco wraps.
13
To assemble, break up fish and pile some of the meat into soft shells and slather with guacamole sauce.
14
Top with shredded lettuce, fold tacos over and eat!
15
Enjoy!

1426

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) fresh halibut steaks or (6 ounce) fresh halibut fillets, olive oil, for drizzling, salt and pepper, 1 lime, juiced, and more.

Yes, Halibut Fish Tacos With Guacamole Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Halibut Fish Tacos With Guacamole Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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