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Four Halibut tacos with fried pieces of halibut, cabbage, green sauce and jalapeño.
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5 from 3 votes

Easy Halibut Tacos

These Easy Halibut Tacos are golden, flaky, and topped with fresh fixings. A flavorful yet simple recipe that tastes just like your favorite beachside taco stand.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: halibut, Halibut tacos, Tacos
Servings: 4
Calories: 658kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound halibut boneless skinless filets (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup beer if you are against using beer you can use chicken broth instead
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup Wondra Flour

Toppings:

  • Corn tortillas softened
  • Cabbage shredded
  • Cilantro dressing from our Shrimp Taco recipe
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Lime wedges
  • Cilantro sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix flour, beer (or broth), eggs, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Beat together until smooth.
    Glass bowl with mixed batter and whisk on the side.
  • Dip fish into batter shake off excess batter, then coat in Wondra Flour.
    Fry at 375 for 6 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and flakey when you cut into it. The internal temp of the fish should be around 145°F.
    Fried Halibut on a wire strainer over hot oil.
  • Allow fish to drain on a drying rack or paper towels. Place fried halibut on a prepared corn tortilla.
    Fried pieces of Halibut on a cooling rack.
  • Layer the rest of the ingredients onto the corn tortillas. Serve immediately.
    Three Halibut tacos on a wooden board topped with cabbage and cilantro sauce.

Notes

Storing & Reheating: Store fish and toppings separately in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat fish in the oven or air fryer at 350°F until warm and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 658kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 6.4mg