Halibut Soft Tacos Recipe

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"This is one of my summery, healthy favorites that is quick, colorful and full of nutrients. Sometimes I serve them wrapped in lettuce, instead of tortillas." Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, MT

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Halibut Soft Tacos Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 5 25

Ingredients

1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup cubed California Avocado
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 pound halibut steaks (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 Bibb lettuce leaves
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
4 teaspoons sweet Thai chili sauce

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice and honey; set aside. Brush halibut with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill halibut, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Place lettuce leaves on tortillas; top with fish and mango mixture. Drizzle with chili sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Cooking for 2: Halibut Soft Tacos for Two

Nutritional Facts 1 taco with 1/3 cup mango mixture equals 330 calories, 12 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 648 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Halibut Soft Tacos in Taste of Home June/July 2010, p42