GRILLED HALIBUT TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE

Grilled Halibut Tacos with Salsa Verde image

Roasting the vegetables for the salsa in these fish tacos intensifies the flavors and provides such a wonderful, smoky taste.-Michelle Anderson, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos, husks removed
1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 serrano pepper, seeded
1 tablespoon lime juice
Dash salt and pepper
TACOS:
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds halibut steaks
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. For salsa, place the tomatillos, onion and garlic on a grilling grid; place on a grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender and browned, turning frequently. Cool to room temperature., Remove skin from garlic. Transfer grilled vegetables to a food processor. Add the cilantro, serrano pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper. Cover and pulse until chunky. Refrigerate until serving., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin and cayenne; add halibut. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Grill halibut, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Flake fish into 1-1/2 in. pieces; cool to room temperature., To serve, top tortillas with fish, cabbage and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges