Grilled Halibut Tacos with Vera Cruz Salsa
Halibut:
- 1 1/2 pound piece halibut
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 head Napa or white cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 to 12 white or yellow corn tortillas, warmed on the grill
- Vera Cruz Salsa, recipe below, for serving
Vera Cruz Salsa:
- 3 large plum tomatoes, cored and halved
- 2 jalapeos, stems removed
- Canola oil, for grilling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup manzanilla olives, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin Spanish olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
Fire up your grill to high heat and get ready for smoky, flavorful tacos that will transport you to a sunny Mexican beach. Season the halibut generously with ancho chile powder, salt, and pepper. Grill until it's beautifully golden and charred on both sides, cooked through in about 5 minutes per side. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then flake it into bite-sized chunks with two forks.
Toss the flakes in a bowl with olive oil and lime juice for that zesty kick. Fold in the crisp shredded cabbage and fragrant cilantropure taco magic!
Warm your corn tortillas on the grill, pile high with the fish mixture, and crown with vibrant Vera Cruz Salsa. Let everyone build their dream taco and dive into this fresh, fiery feast.
For the Vera Cruz Salsa:
Crank the grill to high and char the tomatoes and jalapeos tossed in canola oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, until softened and smoky. Cool slightly, then halve the tomatoes, scoop out seeds, and dice finely. Dice the jalapeos (skin and seeds for heat!).
In a bowl, mix with diced red onion, halved manzanilla olives, capers, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, cilantro, oregano, and lime juice. Season to taste, then let it sit for 30 minuteswatch the bold flavors explode together. Your tacos just got epic!
