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Spicy Coconut Halibut Tacos with Mango Salsa
60% authentic · Fusion
A tropical twist on halibut tacos, featuring pan-seared halibut coated in a spicy coconut-lime marinade, topped with a sweet and spicy mango salsa.
Ingredients
- Halibut fillets1.5 lbs
- Coconut milk (full fat)1/2 cup
- Lime juice3 tbsp
- Red curry paste1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Flour tortillas12
- Mango, diced2 cups
- Red bell pepper, finely diced1/2 cup
- Red onion, finely diced1/4 cup
- Jalapeño, minced (seeds removed)1
- Fresh cilantro, chopped1/4 cup
- Lime wedges for serving1
Steps
- 1
Cut halibut into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, red curry paste, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- 3
Add halibut cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- 4
While halibut marinates, prepare the mango salsa: In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze in a little extra lime juice if desired. Season lightly with salt.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Remove halibut from marinade (discard excess marinade) and sear in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Warm flour tortillas on a dry skillet or comal until pliable.
- 8
Assemble tacos: Fill warm tortillas with seared halibut. Top generously with mango salsa.
- 9
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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