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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Allergy Friendly

    Published: Apr 7, 2021 · Modified: Jul 10, 2025 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Halibut Fish Tacos

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    These Halibut Fish Tacos are one of our weekly go to recipes. They are loaded with flavor, light, easy, and oh so delicious. You can make the halibut multiple ways in this recipe. We like to pair these tacos with our fresh mango salsa and crispy homemade tortillas. The fish is light and the pico de gallo gives it a a fresh crunch. Halibut is a lighter tasting fish so the sweetness from the mango and bite from the fresh onion make this a complete flavorful dish.

    Halibut fish tacos lined up in a blue bowl and garnished with fresh green herbs and jalapeños.

    This dish screams summer to me. I love light dishes on a hot day so that I don’t feel weighed down with carbs and heavy vegetables. You can grill the fish to give it even more flavor as well. I love to make these tacos with my homemade AIP Tortillas with Cassava Flour, Mexican Pickled Onions, Mango Pico de Gallo, Crema Avocado, or Pineapple Pico de Gallo. This recipe and my Homemade Fish and Chips, Buffalo Shrimp Tacos, Gluten Free Salmon Cakes are also favorites in my home! If you love Mexican themed food like I do, check out our Dairy Free Enchiladas recipe too! If you are making this recipe during the summer, try pairing it with my Cantaloupe Melon Salad. It is so delicious and easy to make.

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients: 
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Equipment Needed
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQ’s
    • Storage Instructions
    • Other Fish Recipes You Will Love
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    • Halibut Fish Tacos

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • This dish is so simple! This dish can be ready start to finish in 15 minutes including your prep time and will be packed full of flavor.
    • This dish is naturally gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and can be made paleo and whole30 friendly.
    • Kids will love this dish as well! The halibut is not an overpowering fish and the pico de gallo helps to add additional flavor.
    • This dish would also taste great with my pineapple pico de gallo in place of the mango pico de gallo.
    • You can cut down on even more prep time by preparing your pico de gallo earlier in the week and having it in your refrigerator so that you only have to cook your fish and get ready to enjoy.
    • This dish has a nice spice from the raw onion and jalapeños, but the fresh sweet mango helps to add a nice balance to the dish.

    Ingredients: 

    Halibut fish taco ingredients in glass bowls on a silver tray.

    For the fish

    • Halibut-I like using halibut for my fish tacos because it is such a versatile fish and super durable. It is easy to cook with and you do not have to worry about it falling apart. 
    • Lime-Lime adds a nice tangy touch to drizzle on top. It is also a great garnish on your plate so that you can add an additional fresh squeeze of lime to your taco before eating.
    • Cayenne-Adds a nice zest without being overpowering!
    • Ghee-I like to pan sear in ghee over oil because it gives the fish a buttery taste. 
    • Cumin-Adds some nice flavor and is what helps to give the fish a taco flavor in combination with the cayenne.
    • Salt & pepper-To season. 

    For the mango pico de gallo

    The mango pico de gallo is what makes this recipe! 

    • Fresh mango-Make sure it is ripe! When mangos are ripe they form a similar texture as avocados, they become a bit soft. 
    • Red pepper-red pepper is the perfect mix of sweetness between yellow and orange peppers but a bit spicy like green peppers. They go perfect in this pico, however if you do not have red at home, you can for sure substitute for something else!
    • Limes-Lime adds a nice citrus twist while keeping the fruits and vegetables from becoming dry.
    • Purple onion-Adds the most perfect crunch! I prefer purple over yellow because they are not as sweet.
    • Jalapeños– Add a touch of spice. If you do not like too much spice, make sure to take out the membranes and seeds of the pepper.
    • Fresh cilantro-I love fresh herbs and this fresh cilantro adds the most perfect touch. 
    • Sea salt-A little bit of salt with this sweet pico!

    For the tortilla

    • Obviously you can buy store bought but I like making my own from cassava flour! Check out this recipe HERE. These tortillas are naturally paleo, AIP & Whole30 friendly. 

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • You can substitute the mango in the pico de gallo for another fresh fruit like pineapple.
    • If you prefer a different white fish other than halibut, such as tilapia, cod, or mahi mahi, you can substitute the white fish of your choice.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step by Step Instructions

    Mango pico de gallo in a white bowl with a gold spoon.
    For the pico, you will want to chop up the mango, purple onion, and jalapeño finely. Add to a bowl and juice the limes on top. Sprinkle the sea salt and add the fresh cilantro.
    Halibut fish taco on a plate with fresh green herbs and a slice of lime.
    For the fish, you will want to pat dry the fish. Add the ghee to the pan and get the pan real hot. Coat the fish with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook for 4 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes. To assemble, add the fish to a taco shell and top with pico and squeeze fresh lime juice on top.

    Equipment Needed

    • Non-stick pan

    Expert Tips

    • Tip # 1: When purchasing fish for tacos, you will want to make sure that you are choosing boneless and skinless. You can use fish that still has the skin attached, you will just want to shredded the fish from the skin so that it is separated prior to assembling your taco.
    • Tip # 2: The seeds and membranes of the jalapeños is where the heat is housed. If you want to have less spicy pico de gallo, you will want to remove the seeds and membranes prior to chopping.
    • Tip # 3: Mangos have a large pit in the middle. You will want to cut around the pit and then either scoop the mango out of the skin or trim the skin off before cutting the mango.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What kind of fish is best to use for fish tacos?

    I love using halibut. It is extremely versatile and goes great with just about any toppings. Not to mention it is a durable fish therefore it is very easy to cook with.

    How many pounds of fish do you need for tacos?

    I like to allow for a half pound of fish per person.

    What should I serve with fish tacos?

    The mango pico de gallo is what makes these tacos! You could also serve it with a creamy crunchy slaw, like this one. Halibut is versatile, so it goes great with just about anything.

    How can I cook this dish?

    You can either pan sear or grill the halibut for this dish!

    Halibut fish tacos in a line on a platter with fresh cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño slices.

    Storage Instructions

    • This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

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    Halibut Fish Tacos

    Course Appetizer, Meals, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 5 people
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    192kcal
    Cost $20
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    Equipment

    • Either grill or non-stick pan

    Ingredients

    For the fish:

    • 5 pieces halibut I like wild caught. Allow for 1/2 pound per person.
    • oil of choice I like ghee
    • 1/4 tsp sea salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper

    For the pico de gallo-

    • 2 whole mangos ripe, peeled, and diced
    • 1 red pepper diced, omit for AIP
    • 1 purple onion chopped
    • 3 whole limes juiced
    • 1 cup fresh cilantro
    • 1 whole jalapeno sliced, omit for AIP
    • 1 pinch sea salt

    To serve:

    • limes squeezed
    • avocado slices
    • 10 tortillas see notes above about my homemade grain free tortillas

    Instructions

    For the pico:

    • Chop up the mango, purple onion, red pepper, and jalapeno finely. Add to a bowl and juice the limes on top. Sprinkle the sea salt and add the fresh cilantro. Store in the fridge.

    For the fish: PAN SEAR VERSION-

    • Pat dry the fish. Add the ghee to the pan and get the pan real hot. Coat the fish with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook for 4 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Remove the fish from the pan.

    For the fish: GRILL VERSION

    • Melt the ghee, add the ghee and spices to a bowl and brush over the fish. Heat up the grill to 350. Add the fish directly on to the grill racks. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the fish reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from the grill.

    To assemble:

    • Add the fish to the taco shell, with the pico. Squeeze lime on top.

    Notes

    Storage: This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an air tight container.
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.  It is based on 5 servings.  
    Servings: This recipe should yield 5 servings. 
    Easy and versatile halibut recipe.
    Serving: 1taco | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mitch says

      February 28, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious!!

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        March 02, 2022 at 3:25 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Lori says

      February 17, 2022 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      The Halibut is so so good! This is a delicious recipe. Easy and light and so fresh.

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 17, 2022 at 6:19 pm

        Love halibut – thank you!

        Reply
    3. Cathy Zierenberg says

      April 29, 2021 at 2:04 am

      5 stars
      Fresh, colorful, easy delicious!

      Reply
      • allianna says

        May 01, 2021 at 11:34 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
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