Halibut Tacos
Serves 6 (Assuming 2 tacos per person)
1 1/2# Halibut – no skin
Corn Tortillas – softened
Canola Oil
1 Ripe Avocado – pitted, peeled and sliced (optional)
Cojita or Crumbled Feta (garnish)
BREADING:
2 T. Parmesan Cheese – shredded
1 1/2 C. Panko Bread Crumbs
4 Egg Yolks – whisked
SLAW:
1 1/2 C. Purple Cabbage – shredded
1 1/2 C. Green Cabbage – shredded (or Coleslaw Mix)
1/4 C. Plain Greek Yogurt (or Sour Cream)
1/4 C. Mayonnaise
1 Lime – juice & zest
1/2 t. Cumin
1/2 t. Kosher Salt
1/4 t. Black Pepper
1/3 C. Fresh Cilantro – chopped
2 Green Onions – chopped
AVOCADO CILANTRO* CREMA:
*If you hate Cilantro, substitute Fresh Basil or Parsley
2 cloves Garlic – peeled
1 t. Kosher Salt
1/2 C. Plain Greek Yogurt OR Sour Cream
1 Ripe Avocado – pitted & peeled
1/4 C. Fresh Cilantro* – roughly chopped
Juice of 1/2 Lime
1/4 t. Cayenne Poepper (optional)
Black Pepper – to taste
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Prepare Slaw and Crema first.
SLAW:
Combine all ingredients except shredded cabbage together. Mix thoroughly. Add to Shredded cabbage and fully incorporate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
CREMA:
In a small food processor add Garlic Cloves and Salt. Process until finely chopped and thoroughly combined. Add the Yogurt/Sour Cream, Avocado, Cilantro, Lime Juice and Pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with Salt and Pepper as desired. Store in tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
TORTILLAS:
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Wrap Corn Tortillas in foil (place parchment paper between or they may stick together). Warm for 10 to 15 minutes… just to soften.
HALIBUT:
Slice Halibut Filets into approximately 1” strips cutting against the grain.
Whisk Egg Yolks
Mix Panko Bread Crumbs & Parmesan Cheese.
Dip Halibut Strips in Egg Yolks
Press Halibut Strips into Panko/Parm. mixture – covering fully
Heat Canola Oil in a Skillet. When Medium Hot, pan fry prepared Halibut Strips until cooked through. This will only take a few minutes on each side.
CONSTRUCTION:
While pan frying Halibut, layer Slaw on the warmed Corn Tortillas. Add sliced Avocado if desired. Place Halibut on top of slaw. Drizzle with Avocado Cilantro Crema. Garnish with Cheese
Serve Warm.
Great with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo,
Try our Cuban Bean Salad on the Side.
Any of our Vigo Rices would be a perfect compliment as well!
